Linda Ashman

My office window looks out on a moss lawn bordered by azaleas, dogwoods, red maples, tall, skinny pines, a crooked magnolia and assorted other trees. It’s a nice view if one is inclined to stare off into space: a busy playground for squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, deer, hawks, bluebirds, cardinals and other visitors, plus the human neighbors, often accompanied by dogs, who pass by on the street bes