The squirrels are working at break neck speed.. fall must be coming!

Over the last week, I have admired the tenacity and perseverance of the squirrels in our neck of the woods.

If you can anticipate a change of seasons from their fervor, then hiberating season is coming... soon!

This weekend we were hanging out in another neighborhood with one of our little dog buddies.

He may be small, but he is mighty determined that at least one walk a day is good for his body, mind and spirit.

Since I agree that walking is good for you, we often walked about the neighborhood.

There was a lot of squirrel traffic.. I mean the four legged ones with bushy tails.

As we rounded the corner, I looked down and saw real, authentic, nature made acorns. Not just the little 'acorn hats' but the whole nut.

There was a pair of twin acorns that were still attached together at the stem. It looked like maybe a squirrel had separated them from the mother tree, but I didn't see any squirrels around at the time.

SO... I took the twin acorns with me. It's not often I see nuts like this and of course, I'm always looking for inspiration for my blog. :)

"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow"-- how many of you have heard this saying before?

If you're under 25, probably not too many of you. :)

But.. I was reminded of the little things in life that really do make a difference. Small things like, 'please' and 'thank you'. Holding open the door for someone with their arms full. Taking out the garbage without being asked. Doing the laundry. Cleaning your room.

O.K. you say.. let's not get carried away here.

Respect. Love. Integrity. Honesty. Faith. Loyalty... small words, just like the acorns, but when put into practice, they grow into a rich, full life.. or a mighty oak.

Even if you're not a squirrel, and there probably aren't too many squirrels reading this blog, but you might want to take their advice, and start preparing for the fall and winter seasons.

Store up nuts if that is your food of choice or something else that you prefer.

Be prepared. The squirrels know what they're doing.