Why don’t the leaves all fall at the same time?

A ponderable with the humor in the vein of George Carlin, Steven Wright and Demetri Martin, in response to last week’s question, “Why don’t the leaves all fall at the same time?”, my first cousin-once-removed Greg, in between his classes at Oregon figured it is “to make room for the apples that don't fall too far from the tree.” However, my friend Kevin observed, “Just like people, some have a stronger will to live than others.”

My neighbor Al’s research revealed that “It's all part of a government plot to subsidize the leaf rake manufacturers. If all of the leaves fell at one time, everyone would only need to rake leaves once. Therefore less need to buy rakes.” My college roomie John didn’t think it was the government’s plan, instead, “It is nature's version of the Fall season busy work program! If it keeps us busy; maybe we’ll get in less trouble?”

My dad’s beach buddy Bob shared the practical answer, “Because the season lasts 3 months.” However, my friend Royce daringly explained, “Leaves are like women...they have their own schedule.”

My friend Chris responded, “it is the same reason our hair doesn't all fall out at the same time...irony...life changing, long lasting irony.” In this vein, my writing and sailing friend Rich explained, “Trees are so much sexier when it comes off one leaf at time. Why do you think they call it leaf peeping?”

My cycling friend Ted recalled, “Usually you spend an afternoon raking and admiring your work afterward. Two days later, the same tree dumps all over your fine work (usually at your spouse’s command), and she now yells down the hallway ‘when are you going to rake those leaves?’ “

My innovation friend turned photographer David ( http://davidmurray.org), ““I’m sure that there must have been trees that dropped all their leaves at once. But the dubious feat probably killed them instantly (think "micro burst"), making them evolutionary dead ends.” David then added, “I have often wondered about this and a similar question: what would happen if all the popcorn in the frying pan popped at once?”

Please share your thoughts about "things that make you go 'Hmmm' ”:

     You can be overwhelmed and underwhelmed. 

   When are you just "whelmed"?  (from my eldest niece Trace)

Live well...laugh often and heartily…. have a good week and never regret anything that made you smile!

Hal

Consider finding something to be thankful for this week (maybe it will become a habit).