Dear Canada

Dear Canada,

It has been brought to my attention that the maple leaf is your national symbol.

While I am touched by the pride it brings to you, I kindly ask that you not litter my yard with your symbol. I'll admit that the first time was funny; it was nice to spend the hour or so in the crisp autumn air raking away. This weekend, however, I spent about seven hours hauling 40 30-gallon bags -- that's a total of about 4500 litres -- of maple leaves off my rather steep front and back yards.

I ask that you please identify those responsible and send them to clean up the mess they have made of my yard. I will provide rakes, bags, and some refreshments.

Respectfully,
-dac