In answer to...

...yesterday's post question. Google is so informative:  the orange protuding stalk which arose from the mulch in my front yard the other day is most likely known as Stinkdog Dog Stinkhouse Mushroom. Some call it Mutinus Ominous, named for its resemblance to a dog's whatsit. That's good; the orange color could have been named after...oh, never mind.