Tortoise Cat prowls for bugs, reveling in a warmer than usual November

Tortoise Cat:  While the Big One pulled up weeds I prowled the garden for bugs.

Chameleon:  I am content to watch you hunt and revel in this warmer than usual November, Tortoise Cat. 

Tortoise Cat:  This was one of the the best garden visits ever!  The Big One added a longer string, so I didn't have to tug and cry to do as I pleased.

Chameleon:  The Big One was pulling up more Onion grass and Wild Violets than what I would call weeds.

Tortoise Cat:  I still do not understand the concept - weeds.  Often what the Big One pulls out as "weeds" are the tastiest or smelliest plants.

Chameleon:  A "weed" is any plant that one or more Big Ones do not want in a garden, lawn or field, places that Big Ones cultivate favorite plants on purpose, usually for the sake of beauty and often for eating and sometimes for other uses.

Tortoise Cat:  What other uses?

Chameleon:  Big Ones make strings out of certain plant fibers. 

Tortoise Cat:  OK, then.  I'm ready for another nap.

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