EGO? NO....A NEED AND A DESIRE? YES:))

MARSH MARIGOLDS IN OUR FRONT YARD

Too windy and cold for me to be out for a walk this morning, so with my old winter jacket on, I headed outside to plant my Dianthus flowers.  Still more Hostas and ferns to be relocated, so I didn't waste any time in doing that.  Spread more bags of mulch and relocated some heavy rocks as well.  And, probably for the umpteenth time over the years. The predicted six days of rain hasn't happened, so I watered my grass seed too.  Thankfully, we did have a bright sunny day, but the temps barely broke 50F......then there was the wind chill factor.  Yes, it was another winter jacket day, but that's okay because I got a lot of stuff done again.  I am so fortunate to have this ever-changing landscape/gardening hobby of mine.  In fact, I am super fortunate to have all the enjoyable hobbies that I do have.  If I really think about it, I are a pretty lucky guy.................

 OUR NEIGHBOR MONICA/S MAGNOLIA IS NOW IN FULL BLOOM

PERRIWINKLE IS THE DOMINANT PLANT ON THIS PROPERTY

 A TRILLIUM FLOWER UNDERNEATH OUR EAST FACING LIVING ROOM WINDOW

I was asked one time, 'Why in your blog do you always write about yourself? (My short answer to that is, it's the one subject I know most about:))  Again a question.....'Is it a way to satisfy your ego?  Well, to that, I have to say this.  The ego question almost made me chuckle.  When it comes to the ego scale, you will not find me anywhere near the top of the class.  Seeking attention?  Nope, I much prefer the background rather than center stage.  Asked again, but, why would someone post a daily blog if they were not comfortable with attention?  Good point.  Well, here's my clumsy answer.  I not only have a desire, but also a need to be creative.  Now, I'm not a master craftsman or anything like that, but I do have a bit of a knack for a few lesser things.  Nothing outstanding of course, but at least I have a few of the basics.  I know which end of a camera to look through, I can spell cat and dog with no problem, and I do know how to stitch a few okay sentences together sometimes.  I have a solid sense of music, a laughable sense of humor, and I have always been a bit of a curiosity seeker with a wandering sense of curiosity.  To know that people out here find enjoyment in what I write and take photos of gives me purpose and a sense of accomplishment.  Those are two things that are important to me, and each day I turn out a blog post, I feel I am doing something positive for someone somewhere.  And that, in turn, brings me enjoyment and satisfaction.  And that is more important to me now at this latter stage of life than it ever has been.  Yes, my blog can easily swallow up three, four, five, or more hours of my day, but it's a positive outlet for the creative nature in me that I enjoy sharing with others.  And I thank all of you, kind readers out here, for giving me the incentive and opportunity each day in this chaotic world to maybe shine a little light into your life.  Ego? No.....A need and a desire?? Yes:))

I'M WORKING ON A LITTLE PROJECT AT THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY

 MY RECENTLY PLANTED JAPANESE KERRIA PLANTS ARE REALLY BEGINNING TO BLOOM

 ME NEWER FLOWERBEDS ARE SLOWLY TAKING SHAPE

Al's Music Box:: Do You Believe In Magic by The Lovin' Spoonful.

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Two lawyers, Jon and Amanpreet, head out for their usual 9 holes of golf. Jon offers Amanpreet a $50 bet. Amanpreet agrees and they're off. They shoot a great game. After the 8th hole, Amanpreet is ahead by one stroke, but cuts his ball into the rough on the 9th. "Help me find my ball. Look over there," he says to Jon. After a few minutes, neither has any luck. Since a lost ball carries a four point penalty, Amanpreet secretly pulls a ball from his pocket and tosses it to the ground. "I've found my ball!" he announces. "After all of the years we've been partners and playing together," Jon says, "you'd cheat me out of a lousy 50 bucks?" "What do you mean, cheat? I found my ball sitting right there!" "And you're a liar, too!" Jon says. "I'll have you know I've been STANDING on your ball for the last five minutes!"

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Q: Why do dogs make terrible dance partners?
A: They’ve got 2 left feet!

Q: Why did the poor dog chase his own tail?
A: He was trying to make ends meet.

Q: What did the Dalmatian say after he ate his dog biscuits?
A: “Ahh, that really hit the spots.“

Q: When a dog has a fever, what’s the best thing to feed him?
A: Mustard—it’s the best thing for hot dogs.

Q: What do dogs do after they complete obedience school?
A: They get their masters.

Q: Why couldn’t the dog get the apple?
A: He was barking up the wrong tree!

Q: What did the dog say when he sat on sandpaper?
A: Ruff!

Did you hear about the dog who was fined for delivering puppies on the side of the road?
She was given a ticket for littering!

Q: How can you tell the difference between a dog and a tree?
A: By their bark!

A large number of dogs escaped the SPCA today. Police are looking for leads.

Q: Are dogs good at science?
A: Well, Labs are!

Q: Why do dogs float?
A: Because they’re good buoys!

Q: Why was the dog such a good storyteller?
A: He knew how to paws for dramatic effect!
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- “I wanted to take home the left-overs from the BBQ, but someone else foiled my plans.”

- After a quarrel, a wife said to her husband, "You know, I was a fool when I married you. The husband replied, "Yes, dear, but I was in love and didn't notice it."

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