A Dork For All Seasons

"Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you've found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for." Lawrence Block

I confess! I confess! There are periods of time when I become addicted to Home and Garden TV. Many years ago, during such a phase, I became enamored with gazing balls. Here was my problem: I could not justify spending good money on delicate glass yard art which, with my tendency towards benign neglect, would likely shatter after a few seasons. As luck would have it, during the summer of my gazing ball obsession, I happened upon a yard sale where I found a wonderful yellow and orange swirled bowling ball. It was the right shape and the right size; it possessed the right degree of durability; and, best of all, it was the right price: 50 cents! Over the years I have found (or have been gifted) a dozen brightly colored bowling balls which have all found a place in my little garden. On snowy days like today, when all the rest of my world seems dreary and colorless, I look at my garden and my spirits brighten. Still, I cannot help but wonder: were the bowling balls a stroke of genius or an episode of delusional madness?

Song of the day: Looking Out My Back Door by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Photos: My back yard