Tag Archives: cleaning

A Woman’s Work

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Sheila Moss

When I retired from my job, I became a virtual whirlwind of activity. I don’t know why I was in a hurry. After all, as Honey kept reminding me, ”You can do it tomorrow.” I think in my many years … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged cleaning, home organizing, housework, retirement, White Elephants | 2 Comments

If I Had More Time

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Sheila Moss

If I had more time, I could chase dust bunnies under the bed and polish furniture until it shines. I would not have to hope no one comes by to visit because the floors are dirty, and I can’t remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants | Tagged chores, cleaning, computing, cooking, crafting, housework, Shopping, Time management | 1 Comment

Invisible Dust

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Sheila Moss

You may find this hard to believe, but it is absolutely true. I have invisible dust at my house. I know it is invisible because no one can see it except me. The furniture can have enough of the stuff … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Humor | Tagged Clean house, cleaning, dirt, Dirty house, dust, fingerprints, Footprints, housework, Smudges, Sweeper, Vacuum | 1 Comment

Barbara and the Dishes

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Barbara was a lot of fun to be around, kind and generous, and a wonderful friend. But she hated to do dishes worse than anyone I’ve ever known, before or since. When we were young people, no one had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Humor | Tagged cleaning, Dirty dishes, Dishwashing, Friendship, housework, Pastimes, Young marrieds | 8 Comments

Clean Up, Spruce Up, Fix Up

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Winter is here. Time to clean up, spruce up, fix up before the holidays. I don’t want to remodel the entire house but I just can’t seem to help myself. No matter how much I argue, the adrenaline seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Home, Humor | Tagged Adrenaline, Caulking, cleaning, Fix-up fever, Holiday cleaning, House cleaning, housework, Moving furniture, Painting, Scrubbing, tools, wallpaper | Leave a comment

Nothing to Wear

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Grumble… grumble… I guess I knew sooner or later my clothes closet would have to be cleaned. I like to think of myself as an organized person – but the temptation to just stuff and stuff things behind a door … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Clean closet, cleaning, Closet, Clothes, Donate, Garments, housework, Nothing to wear, Organize, Out of Style, Shopping, Throw away, What to Wear? | 8 Comments

The Vacuum Cleaner

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

What can I do? What can I do? The vacuum cleaner is sitting there waiting for me. I hate to vacuum. It is one of the best “bad” inventions ever. I’ve tried all kinds of vacuum cleaners, but it doesn’t … Continue reading →