Lifelong Learning: fences and lawn mowing

I was looking at my backyard fence the other day, while sitting outside. A fence services two purposes. First, it’s to keep unwanted things out. Second, it’s to keep precious things safe inside. I remember when I put our fence up. I worked hard to make sure that the slates were buddied right up next to each other so there were not any gaps or overlaps in it.

I have children and dogs. It’s comforting knowing our fence allows us to be safe in our environment-safe from other animals or strangers. I’m also happy that my dogs are not able to get out. If the slates weren’t buddi...