It’s clear by now that I’m definitely not alone.

Standing at the back door as I let my dog outside, I noticed something different about the neighbor’s backyard. They don’t usually change things up so it was pretty obvious that something had changed, but I couldn’t immediately put my finger on it.

After a more careful look from across the way, I saw something leaning against the fence which stood higher than the fence itself. And after refocusing, it finally became clear:

My neighbor, on March 5th, after two-plus months of waiting, FINALLY removed a once-live Christmas tree from their house!

…At least mine is fake, 3-foot tall, and sits in a cubby above the fireplace.

…And is not a fire hazard.

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