chipmunk

from Algonquian, probably Ojibwa ajidamoo (in the Ottawa dialect ajidamoonh) “red squirrel,” literally “head first,” or “one who descends trees headlong” (containing ajid- “upside down”)
They are awfully cute. It’s too bad they’re so destructive to gardens.

blue and red lines

Ali and I went for a walk at a nearby cemetery today, and spotted this flag.  I don’t recall seeing one like it before.  Given that it was above a memorial for firefighters, I figured that’s what it represents.  The blue line is added to recognize police officers.