Just look pretty
For some, an early sign of spring is that rodent that comes seeking a shadow. However, I have found a different rodent. The realtor. This is the time of year when we get lots of chances to acquire land. So small morsels, a few acres, more or less.
From what I can tell, there are many fields that have grown over. And list the path to the road. A perfect place to plant a dream cottage, if you can figure out how to get in. As I mentioned, the local realtors are convinced that someone, elsewhere, will buy almost anything. Dreams of planting a cottage. The prices are the stuff of dreams, also.
Yes, land is scarce. For anyone in the city, this would be better than paradise, I guess. How many of those lots will actually change hands? A mystery. This is the season for dreams, remember. I keep watching for something close by, that I can make my own. Yes, dreams.
Meanwhile, we have been adopted by three siblings. Foxes. Given to sitting in from of the house, waiting for their dream to come true. We have a dog. Too old to be scary. Indication that there might be treats, though. At least from a fox mindset. Dog biscuits work for any hungry canine. The sit and wait strategy is time tested, and the humans go to town to buy more. Just sit and look pretty. Eventually the door will open and a biscuit will appear in midair. Magic I tell you!
