Category: housework

ONLY I CAN DO IT

There seem to be so many things only I can do. Especially cleaning. Bill paying. Money management as in "can I pay the fuel bill?" sort of thing. Today we are getting a piece of what seems to be a gigantic, torrential rainstorm with its bottom end in southern Florida sending pounding rain all the … Continue reading ONLY I CAN DO IT

WE CALL IT “THE HOOVE.” BLAME GARRY.

It got an incredible deal on a Roomba. It's the least expensive model anyway, but normally the price is $170 and a bit. I got this one for $55 -- "Used like new." I think the original packaging was damaged in shipping because there was, far as we could tell, NOTHING wrong with it. It … Continue reading WE CALL IT “THE HOOVE.” BLAME GARRY.

NEGOTIATION AND CONSIDERATION

"Get out of my kitchen. I'm cooking," by Rich Paschall The kitchen is not very big, but that is not the real issue. If one of us is cooking the other is in the way, no matter how out of the way he is. It is not just that there is limited counter space, but … Continue reading NEGOTIATION AND CONSIDERATION

GETTING TO KNOW ME? DON’T YOU ALREADY KNOW TOO MUCH?

I haven't been doing much with challenges. But the first question got me. You mean, I can choose a HORSE? I totally love horses and if my spine wasn't a disaster zone, I'd still be riding. I've been writing about me and mine for 13 years. I can't believe anyone doesn't know me already but … Continue reading GETTING TO KNOW ME? DON’T YOU ALREADY KNOW TOO MUCH?

WINTER’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Sharing My World 14th October 2024 I'm wearing a sweater. On top or the sweater, a sweatshirt. Sweatpants too. While we haven't had a hard freeze yet, the mums are gone while the petunia and begonia are marching on. I'm really impressed by those two flowers. Surviving the coming of winter is brave for two summertime … Continue reading WINTER’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER

WASHING UP & SHOWERING DOWN

When is it time to hit the shower? Daily? Less often? I started to question the absolute need for a daily scrub down when a friend who was a hairdresser told me to stop daily hair washing. "Your hair," he said, "Is supposed to have natural oils. It's not supposed to be fluffy and dry. … Continue reading WASHING UP & SHOWERING DOWN

WET WORK

Not assassination, We are getting a wonderful favor from a church group. They are coming here to clean the house! So here I am and the house is really grubby. Since the last heart thing, I haven't had the energy to do more than vacuum and dust things I can't ignore. I am a dedicated … Continue reading WET WORK

JUST HANGING AROUND MOM?

My doctor changed the organization of my sleeping medications. For the past few days, I've actually been able to sleep through the night -- not just lay there and think about sleeping, but actually sleeping. I'm not tired when I wake up and it has been a long time since I wasn't already tired when … Continue reading JUST HANGING AROUND MOM?

WHAT A DAY

Yesterday was quite a day. We got our new chairs. It took less than 8 weeks -- a record speed these days. We had a lot of rearranging to do. To fit the two big chairs in the living room, we needed to remove one piece of furniture. This meant removing two items from downstairs, … Continue reading WHAT A DAY

AS TIME GOES BY

Share Your World - 7th March This week’s questions: Does your spouse/partner (or do you) help with the household chores? Yes. These days, he does. It took him a long time to come around, but I supposed retirement left him without an excuses. He tries hard. Considering he's approaching his 81st birthday, making change is not … Continue reading AS TIME GOES BY