Neighborliness

One neighbor gave me a kick in the pants when I asked what I might plant where the hydrangea and azaleas died. "Just digging out the dead plants would make it look nicer, Robley," she said, and smiled.

Another neighbor suggested dwarf laurels and even told me where to find them.

My across-the-street neighbor offered to do the planting and even cleaned up more of the yard in the process. He also offered excellent advice about maintenance and care.

Today, unlike Blanche duBois, I didn't have to depend upon the kindness of strangers.