08/05/2026
The other night I was out to eat, and our waitress seemed really friendly. I smiled and asked, “Hey, do you want to see something cute?” She said, “Sure,” so I pulled out my phone and showed her a picture of Emma.
Without missing a beat, she looked at it and said, “Ew… I hate squirrels.”
I was genuinely surprised. I asked her why, and she said they keep digging in her garden. I told her that’s exactly what squirrels are supposed to do. They’re searching for food, burying seeds, and helping plant future trees without even realizing it. If they’re getting into a garden, there are simple ways to protect it instead of hating the animal that’s only following its instincts.
The conversation stayed with me because it made me realize how differently people can look at the exact same creature. Some see a nuisance. I see a tiny life simply trying to survive in a world we’ve changed far more than they ever have.
What do you think? What would you have said?
