Sally the squirrel

We have a new squirrel. I suggested we call her Simonella, in memory of Simon, who disappeared a few months ago. Andrea suggested we call her Sally.

Sally is a girl. In fact, I suspect she is a nursing mom with a family somewhere nearby. She certainly eats enough for a family! She is braver than Simon, and stays close even when we walk outside. She is also noisier. She chatters at us, at the other squirrel who tries to get a bite now and then, and at the birds. Apparently squirrels don't share with birds, even when there's enough for all.