The Dernal Vernal

Spotted cucumber beetle on Mexican plum.

These dern parts. The very cold winter stopped on a dime. Then, all of a sudden, seemingly overnight, spring stepped forth from the suddenly arrested great vehicle. Ah. The perfume of the wild plum flags the warm breeze as the great vehicle door slides open. It's like the great vehicle is a mini-van that stopped on a dime. You know, with a sliding door.

The peaches and plums are in full bloom at the CB. Matter of fact, they have been blooming up a storm for a couple of weeks now. Yet it is barely March of the Julian for goodness sakes. Reckon a hard freeze is fixing to undo all this dernal vernal fancy, maybe?

Alas. Crumby's job is apparently over for good. But the good news is, Crumby got paid. So no short term money worries. The pet dog gets to share Crumby's grub instead of the other way round. Wonder why your dog prefers your food? Try the dog food. You'll see why. It's too bland. Isn't it.