To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. ~ Thomas Alva Edison
A friend of mine recently blogged about the beauty and splendor of Spring in our community. Yet another eloquently blogged about the gorgeous array of blossoms blooming in her yard thanks to the former owner who lovingly planted a variety of plants throughout the property. I, however, know that it is Spring in the South because it is that time of year when the county announces that it will collect non-traditional trash items. There is nothing that adds to the exquisiteness of our island in the Spring than the mounds of trash that are now piled up on the side of the road. Old lawn mowers, discarded furniture, antiquated appliances….you name it, it’s there. Considering the fact that there are always such mounds following a storm, I wonder from where it all comes. Is it reproducing back in the woods? Does erosion suddenly occur causing these relics to appear? Is there some malevolent force at work beyond the view from the road? At first, the mounds were almost unnoticeable. Gradually, the mounds have been increasing. This morning Daughter and I spotted an old mangled car and the pièce de résistance: a dilapidated travel trailer large enough for a family camping trip. I am giddy with excitement thinking about how these monstrosities will evolve over the course of the next few days. Spring….gotta love it.
1 comment:
I enjoy the fact that it is all completely unuseable trash, no garbage picking for me. I also found the timing of the county to be impecible this year as it is the week before easter and our garbage is displayed for all the visitors to see.
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