The Leaf-Pile Inspection
“Andy said the yard was finished. Dudley said the leaf pile needed testing.”
A Little Heavenly Perspective
This original imagined scene finds Andy admiring a freshly raked yard. His blonde younger brother Dudley, just 18 months behind him, has a different idea of what makes a leaf pile complete. One delighted leap is enough to make Andy’s tidy work an adventure. Gus watches unseen, amused by a definition of “finished” that clearly needs another look. There will be more raking, but also laughter to share. Enjoying the moment and helping clean up can belong in the same afternoon.
The simple lesson:
Make room for joy—and help put things right afterward.
— Gus
Gus · Original Gus-ism by Andrew Richards
