The Avocado has Rooted!

Also grown some new leaves.

Pictures in a later editions.

To the Accompaniment of Next Door's (Outdoor) Fireworks

From Elvis Costello's "Indoor Fireworks":

Indoor fireworks
Can still burn your fingers
Indoor fireworks
We swore we were safe as houses
They're not so spectacular
They don't burn up in the sky
But they can dazzle or delight
Or bring a tear
When the smoke gets in your eyes