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Things I loved as a child but loathe as a homeowner

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Maple tree seeds.

Scientific name: Samaras

Street name: Helicopters

Why I adored them as a child: Hours of fun reenacting the “Ride of the Valkyries” scene in Apocalypse Now

Why I loathe them as a homeowner: Hours of tedious raking, gutter cleaning, and tiny-tree plucking

Helicopters