So at some point in time, the previous owners of this house planted some day lilies–your basic orange “tiger lily” variety. And they have since taken over. Now, Doug and I like these flowers just fine, in moderation. This was not moderation. We spent several hours yesterday digging up one bed, and then I jokingly suggested we just put a sign on the lawn “Free Lilies! dig ’em yourself!” and Doug said I should post them on CraigsList. So I did and got a huge response. But in Craigslist, as often in life, it’s first come first served. A woman named Wilma was here. I’d roped off a few of the plants, including one large section for friends who had expressed interest. The rest was up for grabs. Wilma was a machine. A machine, I tell you. Here’s what’s left: