A Flutter at the Doorstep

A soft, rhythmic rustling near the floor caught my attention! I hopped down from the perch and scampered across the smooth hardwood floor over to the sliding screen door. Outside on the concrete step, a crisp brown maple leaf was spinning in tiny circles as a gentle draft pushed through the mesh. I pressed my paws firmly against the woven screen, feeling the cool breeze tickle between my fingers while the leaf bumped softly against the metal frame. I let out a sharp, happy squeak and wiggled my tail as it spun right under my nose!