You are out on your back deck with a hot cup of coffee enjoying the brisk autumn air, the warm colors of the trees, and the bright blue sky.
Suddenly, the blast of a leaf blower pierces the autumn air and knocks you out of your reverie. The beautiful fall morning no longer seems peaceful and safe.
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