A few unusual things have gone on lately around here. The big deal is a construction project proceeding in our street: it's getting city sewer. We're not directly involved, since our position adjoining the city limits allowed us to petition for annexation years ago, clearing the way for our own connection in back. The commotion's been considerable, of course, though by now the action's moved on down the block and most of the noise is from dopey dump trucks.

After what seemed like near two months of not having to mow the lawn because of scant rainfall, I went at it again as the street was dug up. Suddenly a small mammal popped up, alerting me to a hole stuffed with baby rabbits: Perhaps the epitome of cuteness. We'd noted holes in the yard before, though without any obvious occupant. (The presumed mother had been hanging around here recently.) Evidently there were four bunnies, including one that had run away but stationed itself on a nearby dirt pile as if intent on the giant backhoe operating close by. Next day the fertilizer guys showed up unannounced to treat our lawn; just one rabbit remained for them to see. One of them got permission to take it home, explaining that his family had experience raising rabbits.

Well, I started this post before the new work week opened, finding the sewer crew moved on so far down the street even the "dumb trucks" don't bother us.

Meanwhile I'm packing for my first vacation in two years, which I'll probably insist on reporting on afterwards. Off in a few days.

And now: We're getting a new garage door.