Why My Neighbor Never Mowed His Lawn in Straight Lines

I glanced at the house.

His wife sat comfortably in a rocking chair with a glass of iced tea resting beside her.

She smiled warmly and gave a little wave.

He waved back immediately.

Then he turned to me again.

« When I used to mow in straight lines, my back was facing her most of the time. »

He gestured toward the curved tracks behind him.

« This way, every time I make a turn, I get another chance to see her. »

I stood there quietly.

He climbed back onto the mower.