. . . something's gotta give . . .

. . . {*projects} always mean

other stuff

gets sorely neglected . . .

. . . case in point:

very hairy

pom pom olive shrubs . . .

. . . and geraniums

in dire need

of deadheading . . .

. . . good thing

the topiary fairy

showed up . . .

. . . in case you're wondering . . .

. . . not one daffodil

bloomed this year . . .

. . . i guess it's time

to dig up those bulbs

and toss 'em . . .

{spoiler alert: the topiary fairy, the easter bunny and santa

are all the same person}

{*} painting, writing a talk, grandkids,

organizing music, procrastination, etc.