Impressive Local Fungus: The Latest Scoop

TSG's famous(?) fungus continues to do it's fungus-y job of breaking down the neighbor's tree stump. The top of the stump is now being used as an planter box for some type of fern, while the lower reaches are gradually submitting to the inevitable process of decomposition. There's even a cave-like opening at the base now.

The most recent development is a bright yellow growth, seen here from various angles:

While the show-off fungus definitely catches the eye, the drab brown bits are still doing their part on the back side of the stump:

Stay tuned for further dispatches as we document this dendroidal decline.

"A Night At The Opera" -- Scholastic Voice Magazine 9/70

From the archives: a bit of ephemera acquired in our 10th grade creative writing class.

A Kinda Sad But Definitely Heartwarming Comment

Pat O'Connell 1928-2019

We here at TSG don't get many comments beyond those provided by the usual gang, so it was a bit of a surprise to see one pop up from an almost decade-old post. Rather than explain, check out Susie O'Connell's comment from our 2010 post Pat O'Connell, Tow Truck Driver

Thanks, Susie, for taking the time to post your update. Meeting your dad and spending a bit of time with him was our pleasure.