My Life in the "Hood" (upscale neighborhood, that is)

I have tried many times to write a blog. Many times I have failed. I had always hoped that someone out there would find my ramblings interesting. But alas, it has never happened. I guess that, when it comes right down to it, I am pretty boring.

This is not a bad thing, IMHO. I like my life. I have a job that I can tolerate. I have great kids and a wonderful wife. I live in a great house in a neighborhood that has a wide variety of people. Some younger, some older, some similar and some very different.

• One guy has every tool that I could possibly need, and knows how to use them.
• One guy didn't know that when you purchase a new lawn mower, you have to actually put gas in it before you use it.
• One day my neighbor transplanted his entire front yard into his back yard and replanted his front yard.
• One guy uses an old fashioned rotary mower to mow his yard.
• Another uses a riding mower to mow his quarter acre lot.
• On the right they have an irrigation system. On the left they systematically water their yard a specific measured amount each week. My kids play in the sprinkler and my yard looks as good as any on the street.
• One guy kicked my 4 month old puppy because it was "attacking" him and he feared for his life.
• Another yells at my son and questions my parenting skills all while calling himself a Christian. I pray for him and his family.
  
• Most of my neighbors speak English, some, not so much. I don't really care about this, they are nice enough and pretty much keep to themselves.

It is an interesting place in middle America. Maybe a lot like yours. Maybe not. Why don't you let me know about your life in the comments below.

Thanks for playing.