I HOPE ONE OF THOSE 'SHOWERING' METEORITES DOESN'T LAND ON MY HEAD

AT THE TIME OF POSTING TONIGHT I REALIZED I HADN'T TAKEN ANY PHOTOS TODAY SO HAD TO QUICKLY DASH OUT INTO THE FRONT YARD FOR A FEW QUICK PICS

Another happy camper day spent outside, puttering around with all my usual gardening tools.  I won't drag you through my putterings, but just know it was a good day doing things I like to do.  I did keep my eye on the sky, though, and I had my fingers crossed that the day would end with clear skies.  Tonight is the Lyrid Meteor Shower, and I was hoping to slip out to my night sky viewing spot to see if I could at least spot one.  Referring to these meteor events as 'showers' is misleading, so if I manage to see one or two, I'll consider myself fortunate.  Of course, I won't be out there at prime watching time, which is after midnight, but a shower....really!!  Anyway, at the time of posting this tonight, the cloud cover is a mixed bag of sun and cloud.  I'll head out anyway and see how I make out.  I hope one of those showering meteorites doesn't land on my head and bend my hat!!   

 FORSYTHIA IN EVENING TWILIGHT

 OUR DAY LILIES ARE COMING RIGHT ALONG

HYACINTH

 PLASTIC FLOWERS ON OUR FRONT PORCH

 OUR WIND CHIMES CARDINAL IN THE EVENING LIGHT

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GROANER'S CORNER:(( Fathers Then and Now::  Fathers of 1900 didn't have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages:

- In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English.  Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.

- In 1900, a father's horsepower meant his horses. Today, it's the size of his minivan.

- In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.

- In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure to record the procedure on his cellphone.

- In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle.

- In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and program their smartphone.

- In 1900, a father smoked a pipe. If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip, throat, and lung cancer.

- In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, "Wake up, it's time for school."
Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: "Wake up, it's time for hockey practice."

- In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table. Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge."

- In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream.
Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE.."

- In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles. Today, a father spends $1,800 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid screams: "I wanted a new Apple phone!"

- In 1900, if a father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs, bacon, ham and potatoes. Today, it's Harvest Crunch, soy milk, dry toast, and a lecture on cholesterol.

- In 1900, fathers said, "A man's home is his castle." Today, they say, "Welcome to the money pit."

- In 1900, "a good day at the market" meant Father brought home feed for the horses.
Today, "a good day at the market" means Dad got in early on an a stock trading tip.

- In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often rose to attention. Today, kids glance up and grunt, "Dad, get out of my space, will ya"!!!!

- In 1900, fathers threatened their daughters' suitors with shotguns if the girl came home late.
Today, fathers break the ice by saying, "So...how long have you had that earring?"

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My bio says that I have a corner office with views of the entire city, drive a $500,000 vehicle, and that I'm paid to travel. My dates never seem too happy when I tell them I'm a bus driver.

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A young couple drove several miles down a country road, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument, and neither wanted to concede their position.
As they passed a barnyard of mules and pigs, the husband sarcastically asked, "Are they relatives of yours?" "Yes," his wife replied. "I married into the family."

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