Tag: lawncare
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Of Grass, Gasoline, and Other Simple Pleasures
Mowing the lawn. There is a story in that. There is. As mundane as the task might seem, there is a story in the process, in the details, in the tools, and especially in the after. Yes, the after. But we’ll get to that. First, there’s the matter of the equipment. Because, contrary to what…
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87 Octane, a Pull Cord, and Chlorophyll
Mowing the lawn. When I do it routinely — in season — it’s therapeutic. And yes, at my age, the body pays for it with soreness for a couple of days afterward. I can already hear my wife: “Why do you like it so much? Why not just hire someone?” Good question. I don’t have…