The tree is gone; I am bereft.

My huge shade tree had to be taken out of my front years because the roots were growing into the concrete near my house; however, when they took the tree out, I ask them to plant another to replace it so that the yard didn't look quite so barren.  This is the puny palm that they planted, but today I am having a large palm with the red trunk put in its place.

Meanwhile, the Eco coche keeps on running despite its diesel leak and rust.  Carlos keeps it clean as a whistle, and I am so happy to drive it even though it lacks all the modern conveniences - maybe that is exactly the reason I love it.