Slices of Life

By: Jill Pertler

I live in a neighborhood where we are all part of an association.

An association of what, you might ask.

It’s an association of rules and regulations and bylaws and committees and a board of directors.

It’s a mighty association, to be sure. But it’s all good. If I’ve learned one thing during my adult life, it’s that when other adults try to live together in a neighborhood they need rules, regulations and committees.

I’ve lived here for 23 years and I’ve never held a post worth posting.

That always fell to my husband. He served on committees and on the board of directors – even...