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All I want to do now is sit outside with a bowl of peanuts. I leave fresh peanuts for the squirrels every day. If I skip a day, the come to the window and scold me.

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Diane Porter

Lovely story, Diane. My wife says jays are just a little smarter than I am. I don’t think she’s giving them enough credit for their intelligence.

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Awesome! I’m sure my favorite President will receive your message somehow. 🥰

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Diane Porter

I am curious to know how this relationship with you carried on over time

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Diane Porter

Um

I meant Jimmy

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Diane Porter

Awwww.

Loved this story. I always thought crows were the smartest birds but Peanut seems to rival them.

Thanks again Diane.

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This is just beautiful. Thank you.

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So beautiful. Our small connections with wild creatures are just a primal joy - I wish everyone could experience it :)

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What a wonderful story and delightful long lasting memory. Thanks for sharing!

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You can write ✍️ to info@cartercenter.org - his staff will read and perhaps share this sweet story! And it will be in the official archives.

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Dec 5, 2023Liked by Diane Porter

Such a delightful story! I had a chuckle picturing that clever bird’s peanut gathering ability. What great memories to have of your father!

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Diane, you could try info@cartercenter.org.

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Ah, Diane, goosebumps and tears, again! Thank you. You should send this one to Jimmy Carter, btw.

Love those Jays, such smart little stinkers. They used to help themselves to french fries on the patio at Nepenthe, a restaurant in Big Sur...

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Dec 5, 2023Liked by Diane Porter

This is such a touching story! Thanks for sharing Jimmy the Jay--and Michael's father--with us.

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What a wonderful story.

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Such a lovely, heartwarming story, Diane. Thank you--and thanks to Jimmy the Jay, who obviously knew a Good Thing when he landed in it. 🙂

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