Geico, geckos and Tootsie Rolls

Well, the insurance company decided that my car was a total loss. I got a decent settlement, considering the age and mileage. The insurance guy was pretty surprised that I was moving around as well as I am, considering the damage. I was amazed at how fast Geico settled this: I had my check a week after the accident!
The body shop actually had to use a winch to pull the fender out far enough for me to get my stuff out of the trunk. Poor little car.


When I was heading to bed last night, I found this little, tiny gecko hiding in the corner of my dining room! I have no idea where he came from or what kind of gecko it is, but he was adorable. I mean, I have seen roaches bigger than this guy! I almost felt bad letting him loose outside to fend for himself, but I did anyway.

A few months ago, Dad and I had an amazing Sunday Brunch at the Firefly Cafe. As we were walking back to the car, this clever squirrel was munching on a Tootsie Roll. The cutest part was the way he was holding the candy, and even pulling the wrapper back. It made me think of the old book "The Rats of NIMH."