I feel more connected with the world at large when I take my laundry out and listen to birds and squirrels and wind chimes as I hang my laundry. How can they deny her this pleasure? And the economy? This is a reason I really dislike the "neighborhood associations" put in place by builders when they design new sub-divisions. They're too restrictive and essentially taxation without representation. Send that link if you find it. Maybe I should write to her, offer moral support. :)

SRS