As good neighbors we mostly live anonymous lives. As long as the grass is mowed (and you do have a nice lawn, don’t you?) and the house is painted, most people will assume respectability. But there are a few folks nearby that want more than just a nice lawn.

What to do about that dead tree? Why get a chainsaw artist in to create art, I’m not sure if this beggar is a gopher or a marmot, but it’s a lovely addition to the neighborhood. (And this beast wore a mask during the Covid time, which was very responsible.)

Here’s another creature of the neighborhood, a maneki-neko bestowing good fortune on all who pass by. Good job, unknown artist.

Then there is this person’s seasonal displays, which defy categorization. It includes mannequins, stuffed animals and props. This is only half of the current display, and I admire their commitment to their art. I imagine that they must have a warehouse somewhere to keep the unused bits.

I admit that this is my favorite piece. The resident formerly had an additional dragon for the front yard, and fought a lengthy battle against the homeowners association to keep this. But sadly, home owners associations only care about the state of one’s lawn, not about how art improves the neighborhood.