The local residents are a mixed bunch. There’s the usual crew: mallards, coots, and the occasional heron, who stands like a grumpy philosopher at the water’s edge. “Life is fleeting,” he seems to say. “And the fish are hiding today.”
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Then there are the squirrels. They run across the path like they’re late for a meeting with a nut. One once stopped, stared at me, and then threw a half-eaten acorn in my general direction. I felt judged. I also felt impressed. Respect the hustle.
