Monkeys

A still from the trailer of "Dai Gunjyu Nezura,"

("The Great Horde-Monster Nezura"). 1964?

The film about an invasion of giant rats

was conceived by the Daiei film studio

of Japan, but was never completed.

I have decided to confess to the world my dizzy infatuation for my pet rats, Ari and Nicholas (both males). And while I would not advise one to cuddle up to a feral rat, domestic fancy rats are smart and social, each with unique personalities.

Among the many nicknames I use to address my rats: monkeys, ratties, little mens, monkey pups, honey beans, and Ari pants. Now that it is clear that I am a nutcase, I think I will make my exit.

I have included a few photographs to help illustrate why I think that rats are so neat-o.

I hope you enjoy.

P.S. Nicholas is the boy with the wider white stripe on his nose. Ari's stripe is more narrow and a bit off-kilter.

Little man Nicholas is such a lovely little fellow.
I am endlessly fond of him.

As a general rule I do not dress up the rats. However,
sometimes I will make an exception. Hehehehehe

Nicholas eating a rattie snack (a raisin). Nom nom nom.