Well, here it comes, more middle class suburban schlock. But for two dollars a plant I can afford to watch the three lovely perennials I'm about to plant die and not feel too bad. I have no green thumbs, but I try in my own way.
My father and I tried to grow flowers and green beans during two different summers. We got about four beans, and the wildflowers that were guaranteed to grow did not -- at all. I suspect I take after him. I, however, cut more things down, or pay others to do so. I have a small handsaw, and I'm about to go attack some branches with it. My handsaw doesn't have a name, but come to think of it Handy is pretty good since the mower's name is Greenie.
When I mow, I sing my version of the Elton John song Jeannie, but I sing Greenie. No, I don't really know the Elton John song, just the tune, and that probably makes it easier to come up with words. I won't share them with you.
Yeah, it's true. I am a cartoon character. But, aren't we all?
Yesterday was NYC Nick day, and boy was it good to see him. He's a city slicker now, but still the same sweet guy who insists on calling me Dr. Murphy.
How's your weekend been? I'm cooking lamb shanks. Gotta go plant and hack.
Happy Sunday,
MNYAGG
Happy Anniversary
My Loves
Vincent Murphy
Central New York
Rocks!
Spring
Come On!
Awwwwww
I miss my Missy
Better Days
they'll come again
Alicia Vida Billman
is 29 today
This says it all!
Friday noon, you're coming home with me Vinny.
Vincent Murphy?
What!?
Tuesday nights
are gonna change in May
Mr. Murphy
waiting for his haircut
When I get bored
I take pictures of myself in bathrooms
Graphic Boulevard
blown transformers and a tree
Cars in Bergenfield
didn't do well
House on Queen St
with a for sale sign in front of it
Bergenfield
Storm 2010
Vincent Murphy
and his look alike Bob Murphy
Off my back porch
Don't worry I didn't take this pic while falling
Down Kellogg Street
Up Kellogg Street
My house, our cars
Winter 2010
Summer!
I want summer back!
we are all cartoon characters trying to fake real... like a scene out of 'who framed roger rabbit?'
ReplyDeleteGlad you saw Nick and he's well! Miss him!
I am having the same "greenie" issues this year. Possibly because I have decided to start plants too late in the year. However, buying plants loses it's effect when the people selling them give me faulty plants every year. I swear it is not my ability to keep plants alive that is defective, but the greenhouses ability to ensure livelihood once I put the plant in the ground.
ReplyDeleteOn the plus side, I do very well with bulbs. I even had stargazer lilies come up two years straight once. Now they live with my mother and beautify her already gorgeous lawn even more.
It was great to see you too! I'm glad I haven't changed too much. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been told I'm a cartoon too! It's actually my nickname at the Mexican deli/bar down the street. Apparently I'm animated.
what cartoon are you?
by the way -- that couldn't have been a better sunday afternoon. (...well sunday in my mind) Sitting on the porch in the summer air, sipping iced coffee from striped glasses in the presence of sheer intelligence. I loved it.
ReplyDeleteI hope to one day be able to grow four beans as well...
ReplyDeletein my ear.