eh, this sounds to me like a lot of choosing to be offended or getting an incomplete story.

I don't know whether the woman was acting out of spite or not, based on the article (or the associated "reporting" via tokkers). For all we know, the mower died and trimmer was the last resort to accomplish the task (been there myself). I presently have such a small yard that I only have a trimmer to cut all grass...guess I'm a savage.
I have a very limited window of free time to do my chores. When schedule and weather align, I am doing my chores. Our HOA has asked residents not to put yard waste out long before biweekly pickup. Sorry, when I have free time, I am doing my work. A pile of branches looks better than an unkempt yard, anyhoo.
Be honest, if someone came up to you and screamed, "Quit being such a Karen, you Karen" while you were sweating to death over yardwork, how willing would you be to reschedule your work?

Not enough info to cast judgment. I think there's a lot behind the scenes we don't know here.

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