Hedgehogs & lynx from Germany

I don't know why I adore hedgehogs so much - I've only seen real live hedgehogs twice before - but I do. I got another fine hedgehog postcard from Germany, which shows these two lovelies curled up next to each other in one of the more famous hedgehog poses. Squee! This one came to me as Postcrossing DE-1848043 from Germany.



It wasn't just the hedgehog bit that was fantastic, though - the postcard also carried this fine Lynx stamp. This stamp is one of two in a recolonization of native German wildlife series from Deutsche Post -- lynx are the only native big cats left in Germany. We all know that anything with cats makes me happy... Love those ears!

The slow little hedgehog that could

This delightful Postcrossing postcard was sent to me on August 31, 2012 - and it arrived in my mailbox on December 20, 2012! I have no idea what makes a postcard travel 111 days... did it get lost along the way? Did it languish in some very slow office? Who knows, but I am so glad that this postcard from Belarus, BY-582121, did finally reach me. I am a big fan of hedgehogs, which I gather are (or used to be?) common in Europe, but are not indigenous to the Americas. I just think they're cute!

I'm always fascinated by slow Postcrossing travel, especially from countries where mail is usually speedier. Generally I get cards from Belarus within a week. I'll never solve the mystery, but it's fun to ruminate on the adventures this postcard must have had in its travels.

Prickly wisdom

Is it a hedgehog or a porcupine?

Whatever it is, it's adorable.

This letter came from my dear friend T., who is often very wise.



I just love this passage so very much.

Personal info removed, it's still applicable to dark moments.

Thanks, T-light.

**UPDATE: IT'S A PORCUPINE!!! Hooray!**