Uncle Sam's Annual Event

Yes, it's time again for me to make my annual contribution to Uncle Sam.  The moment of truth is at hand.  To help ease the pain of it all, I'd go out and garden.  But alas, I can't or I won't get my taxes filed.  So I must bite the bullet and get on with it. 

On the bright side, I could receive a fantastic refund! $$$$$ Perhaps I've paid to much already, and my good Uncle will smile at me while returning some of my hard earned cash!  Let's see...what I could do with a little extra change...

The pretty new echinaceas I've had my eye on would be nice. (Available at Heronswood Nursery)

Coral Reef

Tiki Torch

Or an Orange Marmalade plant...looks so cheerful!

I might enjoy something unique and useful like a
pitcher plant.

(courtesy of Maureen Gilmer at MoPlants.com)

Or something exotic like an amazing orchid!

Perhaps something rare and unique like the

'Night Heron' Fairy Bells

 (available from Heronswood Nursery)

I might also opt for something different like a
Jack in the Pulpit.

(also available at Heronswood Nursery)

Well, we'll see.  For now, I must go work with the numbers.  But to keep me smiling, I'll share a few quotables...

"On my income tax 1040 it says 'Check this box if you are blind.' I wanted to put a check mark about three inches away." - Tom Lehrer


" I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is—I could be just as proud for half the money." - Arthur Godfrey


"Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents?" - Peg Bracken

"Worried about an IRS audit? Avoid what's called a red flag. That's something the IRS always looks for. For example, say you have some money left in your bank account after paying taxes. That's a red flag." - Jay Leno

Have a great day, everyone!