Keep in mind that the word “excitement” here is a relative term. Seeing as how our backyard is a model of quietude and stability, it doesn’t take much to shake things up.
We now have a gnomish presence in our yard. Up until now, I’ve had to be content with the gnomes of our neighbors, but no more. Mr. Gnome cleverly gathers sunlight during the day and uses it to light his tiny lantern at night. I like to think that the fauna in our yard appreciate this service.
The Squirrel Task Force (aka my husband) has been hard at work deterring squirrels from our bird feeders. We are cautiously optimistic that we have outsmarted those little devils at last. Not that we begrudge them food; we just want them to get their own instead of taking the bird food.
The violets have created quite a blue din in the yard. These brave and hardy flowers are quite happy to run the gauntlet of a late and cold spring just to bring cheer to our hearts. Well done, good and faithful flowers, well done.
Wasn’t that exciting?
I’ll probably delete this post by the light of the Gnome Lantern in the dead of night.
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????We DON’T get to see Mr Gnome at night??? This is OUTRAGEOUS!
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That’s so funny! When Kris read it his first comment literally was that he thought I should post a photo of Mr. Gnome at night! The people have spoken. I will comply. 😄
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