1. a small insectivorous mammal resembling a mouse with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes.
2. a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman.

Within the past few weeks, we’ve caught 2 shrews moving swiftly around the baseboards.  They scurry, stop, assess the situation, and quickly move on to the next point. Interesting to watch. 

In past years, I’ve read/watched  “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare.

Both have something in common. 1. are considered undesirables. 2. are sought after, one for physical death, the other for characteristic death. 3. Neither are seen unless they invade a space they are not welcome in.  4. each has purpose even if we can not define what that purpose is.

So how/why/what does that have to do with this blog? 

I enjoy a bit of sleuthing, skulking (stealthfully not furtively) on the edges, due to my being a K.O.O.K.(keeper of odd knowledge) rather than a busy body.

I have been known on occasion to be a bit bad tempered, assertive, and aggressive. So, in essence, the “shrew” fits me in many ways.

I have no idea who did this particular pencil sketch. If you happen to know I’d be happy to give credit where credit is due.