Why Am I Here?
Doing housework can be either a protracted process or a whirlwind of activity depending on the day, time and urgency of the need for the cleaning evolution. I dislike cleaning chores some more than others. I would rather clean the toilet than do the dishes and I always ask my husband to do the vacuuming if he is around. Actually, on any given day it does not occur to me to dust or vacuüm or sweep the porches unless I happen to come in the front door and notice the leaves or whatever on the steps or landing. I am reminded of dusting when the dust clouds off the night stand when I move a book. I do notice the bathroom more often compelling me to wipe out the sink before I wash my hands. However, noticing the need for housework does not mean that I will do it that day or even the next or next. It usually takes an uncomfortable sense of disorder and some sneezing or coughing because of pet hair floating in the air.
Lessons in Packing
Over many years we have accumulated a number of things. We have at times actually purchased houses based on the furniture it needed to accommodate. I remember so clearly the search for the perfect house in Texas. Each of us had our particular requirement for our person preference and then there was the sideboard. We had inherited a huge Victorian period dark, heavily carved sideboard with ornate carving, a slab of marble and mirror and all sorts of things. It was tall and needed about ten feet of wall space. So, every time I walked into a house I not only checked the kitchen [1. was it open or off in a corner], the bathroom [2. nice big tub] for me. Matthew checked the space for a workshop and how close to the neighbors it was. Lydia had her own list. But bottom line there had to be a place for that sideboard!
Give Me A Nudge
I have a couple of topics I want to write about. They are both personal. One requires writing about relationships with others. Americans are occasionally criticized for over-sharing not only with bosom buddies but just as often with nodding acquaintances. The internet makes it easy to share the most personal information because we can write it without facing the people who will read it. We often forget that something we expect to be read by only a few always has the potential to become viral.
Hints From a Graduate of the Erma Bombeck School of Housewifery
If you are of a certain age you know and revere Erma Bombeck whose books are sufficient guides for any woman on the fine art of housewifery. She offers practical and sincere advice for us all. The essential library for all keepers of the house. If ever in a quandary about the correct path, simply ask yourself what Erma would do and problem solved.
I Love Lists
- I love lists.
- They are neat and orderly and U can mark things off with such pleasure.
- You can also ball them up and toss them in the round file, burn them or lose them.
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