HOUSEHOLD HINT #1

Hey, I just figured out a new household tip this week. If you have never tried this it may make doing dishes less stressful. This is only for those without dishwashers, which is almost nobody these days, but you may want to pass this on to your kids at college. Did you know washing dishes is far less stressful if you do them every day rather than waiting until you have no more clean ones left? It is also easier on the back. I probably knew this once upon a time, but being a long-term bachelor does dull your brain (on the bright side there are also no honey do lists). Some of you may have already known about this handy dandy helpful hint. You are wise indeed.

The missing table was near its proper place this morning. It has been moved to a side window, and it is not that badly placed. However, a table small round table and four chairs have been situated in such a way that it will be hard to play pool. Also shrimp (one of our really short ladies and still shrinking) removed the clock from the room. I had heard it was her who had done it so I expressed disappointment that it was gone. She commented that she was pleased someone missed her clock. She had taken it back because she was annoyed that the puzzle table had been moved. There is a lot of the putting things out for everyone to use and then taking it back if you get offended. Altogether now, sing: And the wheel goes round and round, round and round.

It’s a great day again today. I am getting very little done. Too nice to be inside. I can’t draw in the sun. My colored pencils are made of wax and they start to melt if you are out to long. I’m set up perfectly at a west window. Of course that means I can hardly see a thing from 4:00 until it drops behind the western hills. The light it perfect most of the day. I like that. A wonderful friend gave me a glass top drawing table. I can use it for a light table and lay it flat for a dining table. Haven’t laid it flat yet. I will when he comes to visit again. I know he would like to eat off a table not a TV tray. Really, why do I need a table? I would only pile things on it. I have my sofa for that.

I went to give a couple of people some photos I corrected and reprinted for them at about 4:00. There was a group playing dominos so I picked away at the puzzle for awhile. That is until the bickering got on my nerves. I simply went over, scolded them and sent them to their rooms with supper. OK, so I didn't do that. I sent my self to my own room. So glad I live alone.