We took Caitlin to the playground this morning. A car in the parking lot had its trunk open and, for some reason, a big selection of mini-barbells and other fitness equipment scattered on the asphalt round about.

I told Mindy there should be a sign saying “FREE WEIGHTS.”

A minute later, when Caitlin was on the tire swing, Mindy pointed out that the tire had a maximum speed rating on it. We wondered if it still applied to the tire now in its new life as a swing. (And they say there are no second acts in American lives!) We were careful to observe posted limits as we pushed Katie on the swing.

I took a closer look at the tire. It said, “DO NOT EXCEED 25MPH.” Apparently it was a spare tire swing.

Hmm.

Obviously “whimsy” is the word you use when you realize your “funny” stories aren’t really that funny.