David and I have four dogs, which necessitates the completion of a very homely task several times a week. We grab plastic bags (two apiece), and head for the yard. One bag, goes on a hand, and the other is for the collection of what the dogs have left behind.

When the grass is somewhat long, or there are deep shadows on the lawn, the hunting is somewhat precarious. David commented today, “This is sort of like proofreading.”

The comparison is a good one. There are many days that I wade into the shadows to try to retrieve that which could spoil an otherwise pleasant stroll. Note that we seldom rely on one pair of eyes to complete the task. It’s always good to have back-up in the back yard.