October 12, 2024: George The Mouse In A Log Pile House

If you're looking for a dose of cute, please allow me to introduce you to George. 

 

George and his friends are the subject of George The Mouse In A Log Pile House, an ongoing photographic and video series created by wildlife photographer Simon Dell. The origins of the George The Mouse project go back to 2018, when Mr. Dell noticed a mouse in his garden and became concerned that he could be harmed by the neighborhood cats. What started as a simple log-pile shelter has since blossomed into a tiny, delightful country village that features houses, a pub, a bookstore, craft stations, and a post office. 

 

George and his friends never fail to make me smile, and that seems to be the case for Mr. Dell, too. According to Good News Network, the photographer says this project helped him cope with and recover from depression by giving him a sense of purpose. It's his hope that he can help others by sharing photos of his mouse neighbors enjoying life in a lush, idyllic village. I think he may be on to something – it's impossible for me to stay in a bad mood after watching these little mice explore a village that's been made just for them.

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