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state horticulturalist from on campus agreed that it was an over generous application of toxic waste.  The Lawn Care Company has agreed to re-seed but still hold out that it is "winterkill".  They just won't listen.
• Case B: The convenience store by our house has just begun to carry wine.  They even put some in the cooler.  I have asked for a particular Chardonnay to be chilled as that is what the former Miss South Dakota that I live with likes.  The attendant (who probably thinks Annie Greensprings is a good choice with French Fries and hot dogs) was adamant that the wine distributer said not to chill Chardonnay.  I asked "just how much wine, gas, candy bars or milk does that distributer buy here?"  I don't believe that the attendant understood.
• Case III: We have a large Cottonwood tree in our yard.   It tends to start dropping leaves about Labor Day and by mid to late September my wife (the Former Miss SD) starts to suggest that we (i.e. me) rake the leaves.  Dumb as I am, I point to the tree and discuss the vast number of leaves that are still waiting in its branches for the perfect moment to dive onto our lawn.  I am a firm supporter of "That's what the South Dakota Wind is for" method of leaf disposal.  I usually rake at least twice if not thrice each fall.
• Summary: I am apparently the lowest level of intelligence in my universe; I have discerned that if we had a dog, he would be held in much higher regard than I am.  I stand firm on our K-9 less home.     
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