I CRANKED UP MY WHEELBARROW, AND DUSTED OFF MY SHOVEL

 A CROW IN THE FRONT YARD 

Noticing a big dump truck load of topsoil on a new neighbor's lawn yesterday, I cranked up my wheelbarrow, dusted off my shovel, and headed on over across the road this morning to lend a hand distributing all that topsoil around to a couple of large flowerbeds Andrew and Sheila had laid out in their front yard.  I was also able to help rake a lot of that dirt out to a reasonable level as well.  Being a licensed wheelbarrow driver and certified dirt raking technician, it was an enjoyable way for me to help someone out on a beautiful late May Saturday morning.  Andrew, as you might remember, is the fellow who figured out a way to get my favorite SiriusXM music channel working again in the Subaru a week ago.  I had been without my favorite music channel for three months.

 BLUE JAY

 MOURNING DOVE

 MALE CARDINAL

RED WING BLACKBIRD WITH A LEG UP

My afternoon didn't really amount to much, but I did write this whole post sitting outside on the front porch, and while sitting there, I was able to snap a few front yard bird photos and a couple of leafy trees.

 SUNBURST LOCUST LEAVES

SUMAC LEAVES

 BUSH FERNS

Al's Music Box:: Since I Fell For You by Lenny Welch

THE VIEW FROM MY PORCH CHAIR

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Bumper Stickers::

'Out of my mind. Back in five minutes.'
'Born Free. . . . .Taxed to Death'

'Cover me. I'm changing lanes.'

'As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in public schools'

'The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.'

'Laugh alone and the world thinks you're an idiot.'

'Conserve toilet paper, use both sides.'

'REHAB is for quitters'

'I get enough exercise just pushing my luck!'

'Sometimes I wake up grumpy; Other times I let her sleep'

'I want to die in my sleep like my grandfather....Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car....'

'Montana --- At least our cows are sane!'

'I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian.'

'I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!'

'According to my calculations the problem doesn't exist.'

'Pride is what we have. Vanity is what others have.'

'A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory.'

'How Can I Miss You if You Won't Go Away?'

'Forget about World Peace.....Visualize Using Your Turn Signal !'

'He who laughs last thinks slowest'

'Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.'

'Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math.'

'Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes.'

'Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy.'

'Consciousness: that annoying time between naps.'

'i souport publik edekasion'

'We are Microsoft. Resistance Is Futile. You Will Be Assimilated.'

'Be nice to your kids. They'll choose your nursing home.'

'3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't.'

'Why is 'abbreviation' such a long word?'

'Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?'

Auntie Em: Hate you, Hate Kansas, Taking the dog. -Dorothy.'

Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.

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IT TAKES A LITTLE LONGER TO RE-TRAIN THESE OLDER MINDS

 SOMEWHERE INTHER FRONT YARD

It was cool enough for me to throw on a light winter jacket this morning as I headed out to my walking road on another bright sunny morning.  I'm loving these late May days.

 MY DIANTHUS PLANTS ARE BEGINNING TO BLOOM

 POPPIES

 PORTER'S HILL LINE HEADING TO GODERICH THURSDAY

Not much to write home about today.  I went around with grass seed, filling in blank spots in my re-seeding project, and did some watering.  And, I was finally able to mow some of the grass I recently planted.  Spread more cedar mulch around in one of the half dozen or more flowerbeds around the place.  Up and at em by 6:15 this morning, my energy levels drained by early afternoon and I was lucky that I got as much done as I did.  Which actually, wasn't too much really:((  And an Oooops here.  I am not yet in the routine of checking my comment section to approve the comments, but just know that I am trying to remember to do that more frequently throughout the day, and for sure, I will get better at doing that.  So, don't be discouraged if you don't see your comment right away or for a bunch of hours.  Just a few minutes ago, I remembered to approve yesterday's comments on my Thursday post.  It takes a little longer to re-train these older minds, eh. 

FARMER'S WERE BUSY ON THE LAND TODAY

 AND NOT ALL MACHINES WERE ON THE GROUND

 NOT VERY OFTEN WE SEE FLOAT PLANES IN THE AREA BUT BY GOLLY....THERE GOES ONE NOW

Al's Music Box:: Fire And Rain by James Taylor.

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high, I'd gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot.  My doctor said eating right doesn't have to be complicated, and it would solve my physical problems. He said just think in colors. Fill your plate with bright colors: greens, yellows, reds, etc.  I went right home and ate an entire bowl of M&M's and sure enough, I felt better immediately. I never knew eating right could be so easy.

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Q: What do you call a vampire that lives in a kitchen?
A: Count Spatula.

Q: What’s a zombie’s favorite cereal?
A: Rice Creepies.

Q: Where do ghosts go on holidays?
A: The Boohamas.

Q: What did one ghost say to the other?
A: Get a life!

Q: Why is a cemetery a great place to write a story?
A: Because there are so many plots there!

Q: Why did the baby wrap itself in white cloth strips?
A: It was trying to be just like its mummy.

Q: Why do ghosts like to hang out at bars?
A: Because of all the Boos.

- Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!

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A wife and husband both talked in their sleep. She loved auctions; his hobby was golf.  The other night, as they slept, the golfer yelled, "Fore!"  His wife yelled back, "Four and a quarter !"

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