Meet... The Nutcracker.

The theme for The Humble Arts on November 1st is The Nutcracker.

I know what y'all are thinkin'... Where's the Sugar Plum Fairy, toy soldiers or Clara?

Sorry folks, my imagination doesn't work that way. When I think of a nutcracker, I think of the lil' red squirrels that romp and gather around our property. They can crack open a nut like nobody's business.

Besides, who's to say there isn't a lil' red squirrel who dresses up in a Santa suit and beard to deliver acorns and goodies to all the wee red squirrels come Christmas Eve? I'd like to think so. :> )