Here's my latest Sunday column published on Westport Patch. My subject: the dreaded annual task of raking up all those pesky leaves. I've decided I've had enough of it.
"My husband stocked up on those enormous paper bags. I hid the Wii remotes, booted the kids out of the house, and handed them each a rake. I’m not sure what the big child labor fuss is all about. I’m an enthusiastic fan of it. Sure, the young-ins belly ache and moan, but I let them have a break and a sip of water every few hours or so. (Last year on clean up day, my son proclaimed it “the worst day of his life.” So, I think it’s fair to say he’s had a pretty great eight years on the planet.)"
Read the rest at:
http://westport.patch.com/articles/leaf-me-alone
(Sorry to redirect. I'm not allowed to reprint the entire article. Something about copyright laws...)
That's all for tonight. Happy Sunday.
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