Faced with a recall vote, potential legal action from the HOA board for abuse of power, and utter humiliation, Brenda Ashworth resigned. A month later, a "For Sale" sign appeared on her pristine lawn.
Mrs. Henderson’s son took over as the new HOA president. Things went back to normal. Lawns were mowed, dues were paid, and neighbors waved at each other again. And my vintage trucks—and the fuel that ran them—remained right where they belonged.