Mouse in the House

Yesterday morning, it was very quiet as I was working at my desk in the living room. From the kitchen I heard a faint rattling noise. From previous experience, I knew what that probably meant. Putting on my work gloves, I went to the kitchen and hefted the humane mouse trap, from which I could hear skittering sounds. As is my usual practice, I took the box out into the rail yard and opened it. No picture this time because the mouse immediately jumped out of the trap and headed for cover. I don't mind mice in general, but I don't want them in the house. Let them take their chances with the cats and hawks out there.

Meanwhile, I wasn't kidding when I said yesterday that I felt exhausted. Right after work I fell into bed and slept for almost six hours. I felt better after that, and got another four hours overnight.