Re: bushes, I can only think of you wanting to attempt to murder them?? And mom being a flora hero once again? But more likely it’s the 40 year old beer. Feels like we have a podcast here: Tales from the Flora of Cypress manor. 😆
Also, in a similar story of youth… Greg used a pulley type system and hoisted himself to the top of the tall tree in front of his house. At the moment his mother opened the front door to call him in for dinner, she witnessed him fall to the ground. He got away with only a broken clavicle. I wonder what she thinks about every time she pulls in the driveway or glances out the front? Murderous traitor or foolish son?!
What a fun and sentimental story. I love all the photos and especially love your tree painting! So flowy, vibrant, and colorful! I look forward to seeing more of your artistic creations interspersed with your writing.
Thank you for all the “yassss girl!” Support! I find it hard to keep up with an art practice. Aligning it with this project will hopefully be a motivator!
The flora of Cypress St mark many milestones: the bushes paralleling the front sidewalk, the tree by the clothesline, ...
Re: bushes, I can only think of you wanting to attempt to murder them?? And mom being a flora hero once again? But more likely it’s the 40 year old beer. Feels like we have a podcast here: Tales from the Flora of Cypress manor. 😆
Also, in a similar story of youth… Greg used a pulley type system and hoisted himself to the top of the tall tree in front of his house. At the moment his mother opened the front door to call him in for dinner, she witnessed him fall to the ground. He got away with only a broken clavicle. I wonder what she thinks about every time she pulls in the driveway or glances out the front? Murderous traitor or foolish son?!
Haha! Likely both! Also, pretty ingenious system connoted from young Greg’s brain!
I love the humor in your story. Reminds me of the Dave Barry short stories I used to love!
What a flattering comparison! I love Dave Barry, too. And David Sedaris. Such observant humorists on the mundanity of life!
What a fun and sentimental story. I love all the photos and especially love your tree painting! So flowy, vibrant, and colorful! I look forward to seeing more of your artistic creations interspersed with your writing.
Thank you for all the “yassss girl!” Support! I find it hard to keep up with an art practice. Aligning it with this project will hopefully be a motivator!