does it still make a sound?

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?
A: I don't know. I wasn't there.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and no one is there, but then you come home and see the undersides of a bunch of branches heading toward the house, will it scare the crap out of you and make you start wondering how good your homeowner's insurance is?
A: Yes.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and you discover that the tip of the tree landed inches from your porch, will you wonder at your incredible luck?
A: Yes.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and just misses the front porch, will you start eyeing all the other trees suspiciously?
A: Yes.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and just misses the front porch, does it still make a mess?
A: Yes.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and makes a mess, will you realize that you now have to buy yet another tool that you never thought about needing before?
A: Yes.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and you ask your brother to recommend a good ax, will he tell you to buy one that is powered by gasoline?
A: Yes.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and your brother recommends a chainsaw, will you still buy an ax, because it's cheaper and chainsaws seem awfully scary?
A: Possibly.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and you commit to cleaning it up the old-fashioned way, is it handy to have a man around?
A: YES!

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and your boyfriend chops it up with an ax, are you required to make him brownies and rub his shoulders?
A: No, but it's probably a good idea.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and your boyfriend cleans it up while you make brownies, will you think about gender roles?
A: Yes, and you will think that sometimes it's not so bad being the little woman.

Q: If a tree falls in the front yard of your new house and you tell your boyfriend you want to take pictures of it before it gets cleaned up, will he think you are weird?
A: Yes. Avoid telling him it's for the blog entry you've already begun composing in your head.