03-18-2025 -- I heard it's my Birthday

Howdy all. Yep, I hit middle age as of today. 70. I hope the next half of my life is better than the first half.

The day started off below freezing, but was in the 50s by noon. I got out and “planted” some flowers I got for my birthday.

Replaces the tree I had removed at end of last year.  I had purchased that metal barrel, so I assembled it today, added about 100 pounds of potting mix and then all the artificial flowers I had and just received.  (Thank you Team Andrews).  Makes a very colorful experience by the corner of the house/garage.  

I’ll put real posies there when they can survive.

Also added a hanging basket of color to the front entrance.

Felt nice to see color outside after such a drab LONG winter.

If it stays nice out, I may try tilling in some fertilizers into the potato and onion raised beds. I see more below freezing nights in the next 2 weeks, so not quite ready to put the seed potatoes/onion sets in the soil.

Yesterday, I did some other “planting”. I like how these look now.

Housekeeping wanted a lime green one. She can have her choice. I like MY blue one. The Cacti and moss are fake, of course. But they add to the overall look.

So, while I never expected to live past 20, let alone another half century past that, I do my best now, to Enjoy Life.