Fruits of procrastination

I've been known to leave my Christmas lights up until Easter — but I've never before been pre-empted by my cherry tree.

• Imagine my embarrassment when the record-high spring temperatures brought the blossoms out before I could remove the fairy lights.
• Now the lights are stuck there so the fruit can set undisturbed.

The other side: Neighbors have generously described the effect as "magical."

• Maybe I'll finally take the lights down after the cherries ripen in July.