Autumnal morning

Air temperature 42 F, wind NE about 5 mph, sun after early clouds. Damp from overnight rain, but may dry off enough for yard work before I settle into the ritual tribal battles of the afternoon.

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Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?
One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.

Bi-partisan rules

A great many people think that wealth and power exempt them from all rules.

Last rose of summer

 Probably the last mowing of our so-called lawn for the year, as much mulching leaves as cutting grass. Our side-yard roses continue to bloom.