fallenleavesThis morning, all the leaves on the big tree in the front yard had fallen to the ground. All the them. All at once. It was like the tree sneezed, superhero-style. It wasn’t like that yesterday. Fortunately, I picked up a leaf rake from the Home Depot last week. Anybody want to help?

The word “rake,” as all Jeopardy fans will remember from Ken Jennings’ gaffe, also means a dissolute or profligate person, esp. a man who is licentious; a roué, a libertine, a lecher, a womanizer. Unrelated question: If I rake the leaves into a huge pile, am I allowed to set them on fire? What’s the rule for lawn bonfires in Highland City?

The weather is nice today, which was agreeable because I rode my bike to work. Not my motorcycle. Not my scooter. My red and black, 21 speed Specialized Hardrock mountain bike. It has been a while (a year?) since I’ve ridden it. I’m trying to get into better shape ever since my doctor said I had high cholesterol. Exercise lowers cholesterol, though the reason (other than weight loss) seems unclear to me. TIP ‘O THE DAY: Not riding a bike for a year means your backside will ache if you ride five miles to work.

The weeks are rushing by. Does it seem to anyone else as if life is on high-speed?

The famous Brian J. Neilsen helped me create an awesome text-message slide show app for the wedding reception. He’s a good friend. I think you’ll all enjoy his fine work. Obviously, I will block Paul Adams from texting in. He already showed he was too clever for my obscenity filter. Think of the old people, Paul!