My Neighbor Parked On My Lawn And Faced A Priceless Surprise

with the unhurried attention of a building inspector.

“So you’re the new owner,” he said.

“I am. Amanda.”

He nodded. He did not offer his own name until I asked for it.

“Sheldon.”

Then his eyes moved to my front yard, to the hedges along the property line that I had not yet had time to address.

“The previous owner kept those lower,” he said. “You should continue reading …