The Most Unlikely Morning Tradition: A Porch Full of Raccoons

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Every morning, just as the sun rises, my porch transforms into something special—a raccoon breakfast club. Like clockwork, a group of little masked visitors gathers outside, waiting patiently for their morning meal.

It started with one. A single raccoon would sneak up to the porch and linger, looking hopeful. I left out a bit of food, not expecting much. The next day, he brought a friend. Then another. Now, it has become a full-fledged routine.

They line up with surprising politeness, their tiny paws tapping the steps as if they’re checking in for their reservation. On the menu? Peanut butter sandwiches—cut into neat little halves, of course—along with rice mixed with pet food and the occasional leftovers from dinner. A feast fit for kings, or in this case, a family of spoiled little cuties.

Watching them munch side by side, sometimes even sharing pieces with each other, has become the highlight of my mornings. Each has its own personality: the bold one who always runs up first, the shy one who hangs back until everyone else has eaten, the curious one who peers right through the glass as if to say, “Hurry up, we’re hungry!”

What started as a small act of kindness has become a daily ritual of joy. These raccoons may not know it, but they’ve created something magical—a reminder that sometimes the simplest routines bring the greatest happiness.