« Who is Skwerlgrrl? »

For a few years now I've used the online handle of "Skwerlgrrl". I own that domain name. I use it on Twitter and a blog. It's fun and I enjoy it.

It all started when our family found a baby squirrel that had fallen out of (or been kicked out of my greedy siblings) its nest. Nicky, our chocolate Lab, found the squirrel and was very distressed on its behalf. We took the little guy inside (after diligently looking for its nest) and over the next few months we raised him up and eventually set him free.

We named him Icarus - because he fell from the sky. We quickly shortened that name to just "Icky" and it stuck.

Being the Mom around here (and since I work from home) I was the one mainly in charge of caring for him. It was a great experience.

I believe it was my friend Steven - upon hearing yet another squirrel story one night online - who christened me Skwerl Grrl. Although I believe the spelling was different.

So that's the story behind my handle/nickname. I get asked this question a lot so I figured I'd better answer it.

I recently gave SkwerlGrrl her own brand identity too - in the form of this flashy charicature of me...as a skwerl. 

Comments

[Choklit Chanteuse]

Love this image, and the story! Perfect!!!

[Shane "Bramble" Odom]

Have I told you lately that I love you? No. I do. Your a precious nut. A furry tail delight.

Missing you, and looking forward to seeing you the shows this spring.

[Shane "Bramble" Odom]

Please excuse my grammatical mistakes. I was overcome by your nuttiness. Naturally, I meant "you're" a precious nut. Like a golden acorn shining in the fall light.

[Brigid Ashwood]

Aw thanks guys!

*hugs Shane* Love you too darlin!

[Steven]

Haha, yep it was indeed me though my spelling wasn't as fun as yours! I much prefer yours and am honoured to have "named" you! ;) Hopefully see you guys again this year!

Steven x

[doni]

This information is very nice and pleasant.i like it Thank you for sharing...

[Giovanna]

You are awesome Bri! Ever since I heard your "skwerl" story a few years ago, I have not been able to look at a squirrel without thinking of you. :)

[Brigid Ashwood]

@Giovanna LOL And you gave me the Skwerl on my hat! Thanks Gio!!!

[anon]

Thank you for sharing

[jasa iklan]

thanks a lot dear, im very interesting for your article. im very impresing for this :)

[harleys]

nice story bri..:)

[David Billet (artist)]

LOL loved it !

[Steam Spectre]

Thank you for stopping by Steam Spectre! Your artwork is just wonderful and I was so happy to discover it.