Neighbors Seem Closer

As a Newbie to a Neighborhood, one often notices that Neighbors are at 1st friendly but reserved.  Who is this new person?  Is it going to work out?  The Newbie is too.  The Newbie remembers the close relationships with former Neighbors and Friends from the former residence; the Newbie sometimes is very eager for such relationships to occur.  But such relationships proceed slowly.  Over time, increasingly comfort and trust develop.  Openness grows.  That's the plan.
 
On 3 occasions, we have observed more closeness in the Neighborhood these last 2 days. That success has occurred in the Animal Kingdom.  The Animals seem to be getting closer and more relaxed with their Human Neighbors on this little Spot of Ground.  The Human Neighbors are the Newbies longevity of history for themselves or their families on this Land. 

Occasion 1: Richard was digging Onions yesterday.  A Big Toad was about a foot from his right foot (that is, Richard's right foot).  The Toad was about 4 inches from nose to tail.  Toads don't seem to have tails.  Richard continued to dig Onions and the Toad seemed content with the doin's.  Pretty soon, a fluffy big white Caterpillar came along on the other side of the Toad.  The Toad was right in the Caterpillar's path.  Never mind, the Caterpillar just climbed right up and over the Toad; then came down on the other side, continuing along his path.

Occasion 2: Melanie was out near the Peach Tree today.  Today has been hot; the order of this day is to seek any comfort that one can find.  A Big Squirrel came walking along beside her, just about 5 feet away.  He passed her and headed straight to the area where the Chickens have their dust baths.  That Squirrel settled into a luxurious Dust Bath himself, on the other side of Melanie.  He paid her no never mind.

Occasion 3: The Doe came down the path this evening where her 2 spotted Fawns.
After these very special occasions, we Humans smile.  We feel warmed inside, and it has nothing to do with the Heat.