We moved from a town where water was billed on a flat yearly rate to one with a metered system. You quickly learn to let the lawn die in July, it eventually comes back in mid-September.
I seed, fertilize, and water, then, while it spends weeks growing, I relax and listen to it grow, while enjoying my coffee and whatever. You gotta get into the zen of it. And after 8 decades, I take it where I find it.
Generic grass lawns are the dumbest concept. Who thought that would be exciting? I put out a diverse set of native plants and now the yard has entire colonies of obscure bugs and small mammals. It’s much more fun to watch the stick bugs wiggle around than watch grass grow.
I have heard washing out the aftertaste as a reason for drinking retsina after feta. The problem then becomes getting rid of the aftertaste of the retsina, which you do by eating more feta, which leaves an aftertaste you get rid of by drinking more retsina…….
Back in 1995(!), a band called Garbage kicked off their debut album with a single called “I’m Only Happy When It Rains.” It was was a modest and, to put it mildly, enduring hit. Deservedly, I think. I still smile when I hear it.
The lyrics are universally applicable. You and I aren’t grumpy like that, of course, but we all know someone who is.
And what of the guy (and it is a guy) who likes to complain about watering his lawn so he can enjoy complaining about mowing it? It must be really confusing for him when it rains.
GreasyOldTam about 5 years ago
That’s exactly why I tore my lawn out and put in drought tolerant landscaping.
mddshubby2005 about 5 years ago
It’s even weirder when the mowing and watering are happening in a desert climate.
cervelo about 5 years ago
We moved from a town where water was billed on a flat yearly rate to one with a metered system. You quickly learn to let the lawn die in July, it eventually comes back in mid-September.
Saddenedby Premium Member about 5 years ago
I like to complain – AND I like coffee and doughnuts – I am at my best when in a morning meeting where coffee and doughnuts are provided.
sandpiper about 5 years ago
I seed, fertilize, and water, then, while it spends weeks growing, I relax and listen to it grow, while enjoying my coffee and whatever. You gotta get into the zen of it. And after 8 decades, I take it where I find it.
Reaven about 5 years ago
Generic grass lawns are the dumbest concept. Who thought that would be exciting? I put out a diverse set of native plants and now the yard has entire colonies of obscure bugs and small mammals. It’s much more fun to watch the stick bugs wiggle around than watch grass grow.
rlaker22j about 5 years ago
if God wanted green grass in July he’d make it rain
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 5 years ago
Remember our talk about separating balloons so the reader doesn’t confuse the speakers?
childe_of_pan about 5 years ago
I have heard washing out the aftertaste as a reason for drinking retsina after feta. The problem then becomes getting rid of the aftertaste of the retsina, which you do by eating more feta, which leaves an aftertaste you get rid of by drinking more retsina…….
SpammersAreScum about 5 years ago
This strip makes me realize how rarely we see the kids talk to each other.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
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Back in 1995(!), a band called Garbage kicked off their debut album with a single called “I’m Only Happy When It Rains.” It was was a modest and, to put it mildly, enduring hit. Deservedly, I think. I still smile when I hear it.
The lyrics are universally applicable. You and I aren’t grumpy like that, of course, but we all know someone who is.
And what of the guy (and it is a guy) who likes to complain about watering his lawn so he can enjoy complaining about mowing it? It must be really confusing for him when it rains.