Last week Keaton (teenager next door) rode his skateboard into the street as I was driving home. It gave him and me a scare, and it motivated his mom and me to cut back some brush.
Yesterday I spent 2+ hours helping Jamie cut back privet, bush honeysuckle, and all manner of stuff (on her property) that was growing into the street. Tommy was ready to have me committed, but he did come over with the chainsaw to cut a couple things. An eyesore is gone and the neighborhood is a bit safer. That plus the pleasure of working with a friend and the satisfaction of a job done well make it more than worthwhile.
btw, Jamey, if there's anything of the gardening variety that you'd like me to do, I'd be more than happy to oblige when we're out there.
love you guys,
mom
