To “squeak by” meaning to just barely survive.  This little rodent, called mouse, features largely in our culture, literature and history.  There are theme parks throughout the world based on this rodent, named Mickey.  Cute, unless they plague your home.  Protected are some species by federal law.  Literature has mice doing everything from running up and down clocks, to sailing around the world!

The onyx in the picture above comes from Utah and the holes occur naturally.  The mouse of Evershine pewter graces the top.  These pieces make great house warming or kitchen gifts.  When we display them at a show, they get a lot of attention.

Happy New Year and may you always do better than “just squeaking by.”