~ Capturing the context of everyday life ~ Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter! So things are at sixes and sevens here in LMLD-land. Someone told Deirdre that I am “the perfect combination of drill sergeant and cheerleader” — how funny is that? But {insert evil laugh}I do have lots of things to yell at/affirm… Read More »
After fortifying myself with some dark chocolate M&Ms….
…I’m back to talk about washcloths, sponges, and towels. Your passion is fabulous. That last comment about is it a dog nosing in the dishcloths and are they really clean — I thought of answering, “No, it’s a skunk and they’re clean I think, but don’t smell very good.” But instead of being snarky I will… Read More »
Line drying at last!
I’m checking in here with a cold, jet-lag, and a serious case of feeling like the high grass, weeds, laundry, and general post-vacation disorder are going to do me in. I didn’t tell you we were going anywhere, because here at chez Casa Maison LMLD we try to be aware that bad guys could stalk… Read More »
Everything is fine now.
This is going to seem dumb. But I think that I spend a lot of time wishing things were different. Do you do that? It’s a habit of mind. We can make ourselves sick over wondering WHAT IF and IF ONLY– what if I had a different husband? If only my children were different! What… Read More »
The Reasonably Clean House: Did you guess that we’d start in your bedroom?
Long ago, I challenged you to guess where I’d say you should commence your housekeeping. Did you guess? Do you care? Do you think it matters? I actually do! Whether you are spring cleaning or just going through your normal routine (I know, I know — well, let’s work on it!), you should start in… Read More »