Spring forward.

Grow, You expensive bastard. GROW!!!!

Many underestimate the importance of aesthetics.


I don't apply to the commonplace "if it ain't broke don't fix it" device.


I like to believe the Romans had it right:


 "Mr. Agrippa, Why do we need such a huge and elaborate rotunda and dome if its going to have a giant hole in the ceiling?"


"Why not? Itsa gonna looka nice!"


Why fear change if it is change for the better?


I look out my window and I see a great view and I think how can I improve this? I can't do much about the background, but I do control the foreground. What would make my day brighter and more productive?


With spring coming I decided on a cherry tree with its picturesque blossom and its intimidating dark red bark.


Sadly...I was told by my landscaper that these trees would not grow in this thinly veiled dry desert biome that we Southern Californians call home.


So instead as a close alternative went with a Japanese Red Leaf maple. I'm told it will be quite a sight. With spring coming I will bear witness to its beauty.


Today its leaves began to unfurl.

It BETTER look like this.

If this thing isn't inspirational and awe-inspiring I'm going to kick the landscaper straight in his ass.

-SCRaM