POOR NEIGHBORS

   A man came to the house Saturday and loaded up the riding lawn mower after the kids left for points unknown.  Mother watched from her window and told me all about what was going on.  I went outside and confirmed that the kids were gone and Greg had come to take possession of the mower that he had negotiated for.  No problem.

   Then, a few days later, Mother told me that Michelle had loaded up a bunch of bicycles to go sell.  She wanted me to let the kids know that they could have her money.  She just KNEW that they were desperate for money, since they were selling all of their belongings.

   I assured her that they were just fine, since they live on a budget.