Tagged with animals

Return of the Raccoon

Return of the Raccoon

As I mentioned yesterday, the sighting of a woodland creature gave us a bit of a shock this week. Well who knew that they might just be more common (and more creepy) in New York than I thought. On a walk on Central Park West we ran into this guy today literally crossing the street. … Continue reading »

Raccoon on Riverside

Raccoon on Riverside

I felt like I was back in Tennessee in the Smoky Mountains this week when I came upon this little raccoon guy in Riverside Park. It was amusing how much attention he got. Like no one ever saw a raccoon before. Truthfully, living in the city, that might just be the case. He looked like … Continue reading »

The Mouse Saga: Part III

We had another visit from our mouse friend while we were all gone for the holidays. It was like they knew. I thought the infiltration was behind us though as we returned, made our presence known, and kept our house crumb free. The lies! I went into the kitchen this morning to get some tea, … Continue reading »

The Mouse Saga: Part II

Mouse update from Sunday Yesterday: I purchased steel wool for $9 and plugged every potential hole there might be in the house. If there was a little man in the house, he wasn’t getting out now. Mary Grace purchased traps (sticky and metal). I was opposed to sticky cause of the gruesome stories I’d heard. … Continue reading »

The Mouse Saga: Part I

There is a mouse in our house and I am pissed about it. I’m not just pissed. Frankly, I’m terrified. I knew that living in an old building (or just living in New York in general) would allow for the possibility of little friends. I have experienced a mouse problem before. It was not a … Continue reading »