Things I loved as a child but loathe as a homeowner
Maple tree seeds.
Scientific name: Samaras
Street name: Helicopters
Why I adored them as a child: Hours of fun reenacting the “Ride of the Valkyries” scene in Apocalypse Now
Why I loathe them as a homeowner: Hours of tedious raking, gutter cleaning, and tiny-tree plucking
