About those 3rd quarter dues ...

I confess. I set a poor example as president of the Terrace at Highpointe Homeowners Association by paying my third quarter dues a few days late.

Now, doesn't that make those of you who were -- or still are -- late less guilty?

It tends to happen during the summer when other things, such as vacations, dozing in a lawn chair, gardening or whatever, tend to occupy our thoughts to the exclusion of most other things.

But, let's all ante up -- $388 per household -- and we'll keep our accounts straight and not have to worry about writing another check until October 1.

Now, isn't that better?