A first, at least as long as I can remember since we have been living in this house – a beautiful Sunday afternoon unmarred by the sounds of leaf blowers, lawn mowers, or other home care equipment. Not that I’m a "keep the Sabbath holy" prude, but in a neighborhood obsessed with lawn care, it was nice to have a day away from the noise. I myself had tons of trimming to do, but I limited myself to simple clippers and a saw to preserve the lovely quiet.