I think my understanding and the vibe come from 42 years of marriage and 2 folks with a pretty fair sense of humor....most of the time..
Isn't it interesting how quickly the eye learns to look beyond the perfect bloom if given a bit of encouragement? Thanks for the push, Asa.
I have always been fascinated with fungi....they are rather like Nature's clean-up crew...and when they look like a dormouse popping out of a hole, I am delighted.