Mystery solved. I've had the same shallow divots in my yard for a while. I thought, what is all this digging? Saw the skunk several times but didn't connect the two until reading this article.
Hah! Glad the article helped! I honestly think I had been looking at those little divots in various spots around my yard for YEARS without figuring out what they were...
I started reading your latest last night and this morning woke to a skunk spray scent wafting in the bedroom window! How did you do that? But seriously, love how you are weaving nature, language, poetry and your own sweet dogs together in this lovely piece!❤️
Hah! That’s so funny, Rach. Until I researched this piece, I didn’t realize how far the smell carries. Really far! And thanks for the kind words. BTW: Nik got the very first look at our skunk resident here, ducking under the porch last night!
I always love your marginalia as much as I love your post and this one was the best!
Aw. Makes me so happy to see your name pop up, Emily! Enjoy those West Coast skunks!
Mystery solved. I've had the same shallow divots in my yard for a while. I thought, what is all this digging? Saw the skunk several times but didn't connect the two until reading this article.
Hah! Glad the article helped! I honestly think I had been looking at those little divots in various spots around my yard for YEARS without figuring out what they were...
Terrific article! Well written, researched and funny. Happy to be a new subscriber. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Sallie! Delighted to hear it.
I am delighted to be your newest subscriber! Love this.
I started reading your latest last night and this morning woke to a skunk spray scent wafting in the bedroom window! How did you do that? But seriously, love how you are weaving nature, language, poetry and your own sweet dogs together in this lovely piece!❤️
Hah! That’s so funny, Rach. Until I researched this piece, I didn’t realize how far the smell carries. Really far! And thanks for the kind words. BTW: Nik got the very first look at our skunk resident here, ducking under the porch last night!
Our Wild Neighbors is a pleasure—beautifully written, delightfully observant!
Aw, honey. Thank you!