Grass cutting is like doing the same thing over because you know you will be pleased with the result. And you can see a real difference between start and finish. So few other pursuits offer that satisfaction, it makes a nice offset to the office/business/labor grind.
And I agree with momofalex7. That memory for me goes back over 70 years, yet is kind of new each time. Yes, I have changed to a self-propelled walk-behind mower, so the pure scent includes a bit of fuel vapor and there the mower is loud. That disappears when the mower is stowed, but the pleasure remains.
With sufficient intoxicants of choice, even mowing the lawn can be fun. However, one must weigh the cost associated with the repairs to the damaged mower (machine and human).
RAGs over 4 years ago
Because, if you are a trance, you won’t notice the work.
momofalex7 over 4 years ago
But it smells so good. One of the best scents next to baking bread and citrus blossoms.
whahoppened over 4 years ago
OMG, a reel push mower!! It has a safety feature; it stops automatically when you stop.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
LOL! Zen is not the word I think of when it comes to cutting grass!
Jeffin Premium Member over 4 years ago
So is chop wood-carry water.
sandpiper over 4 years ago
Grass cutting is like doing the same thing over because you know you will be pleased with the result. And you can see a real difference between start and finish. So few other pursuits offer that satisfaction, it makes a nice offset to the office/business/labor grind.
And I agree with momofalex7. That memory for me goes back over 70 years, yet is kind of new each time. Yes, I have changed to a self-propelled walk-behind mower, so the pure scent includes a bit of fuel vapor and there the mower is loud. That disappears when the mower is stowed, but the pleasure remains.
jessegooddog over 4 years ago
Beautiful drawing.
HunterIsACriminal over 4 years ago
With sufficient intoxicants of choice, even mowing the lawn can be fun. However, one must weigh the cost associated with the repairs to the damaged mower (machine and human).
fritzoid Premium Member over 4 years ago
You want to get REALLY zen? Trade the mower for a fingernail clipper.
royq27 over 4 years ago
Mowing is a zen thing, your mind is in neutral and other than not running into the trees there is no thinking.
zodismoon over 4 years ago
We have a riding tractor. I love riding that thing!
sandpiper over 4 years ago
ancient stuff: girl sunbathing in a bikini. Guy runs over her with mower. Result: disaster.
Ralph Newbill over 4 years ago
That’s all we had for much of my childhood. Builds character.
Michael Grogan over 4 years ago
I can’t deal with a koan on a Friday.
Ricky Bennett over 4 years ago
Mowing the lawn kinda grows on you…
Markov Da Robot over 4 years ago
That grew back FAST.
rugeirn over 4 years ago
Grass makes you stupid.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
Something’s wrong with this picture: The grass ahead of him is nowhere near as tall as the grass several steps behind. Hmm. Artistic license no doubt.
Warhaft over 4 years ago
Boy, howdy.