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Judi Jul 11, 2007

...and never worry again!

               

     DUSTING

A house becomes a home when you can write "I love you" on the furniture.  I can't tell you how many countless hours that I have spent CLEANING!!  I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure things were just perfect "in case someone came over". Then I realized one day that no-on came over; there were ll out living life and having fun! Now, when people visit, I find no need to explain the "condition" of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I've been doing while I was away living and having fun.  If you haven't figured this out yet, please heed this advice.

                  Life is short.  Enjoy it!!
           
                     Dust if you must,
                 but wouldn't it be better to
             paint a picture (make a bear) or write a letter,
         bake a cake or plant a seed,
ponder the difference between want and need?

                   Dust if you must,
               but theres' not much time.
     with rivers to swim and mountains to climb,
  children to play with and friends to cherish
      books to read and life to lead.

                 Dust if you must,
           but the world's out there
         with the sun in your eyes,
          the wind in your hair,
    a flutter of snow, a shower of rain.
   This day will not come around again.

                 Dust if you must,
                but bear in mind,
      old age will come and it's not kind.
    And when you go--and go you must--
    you, yourself will make more dust!

MerBear Jul 11, 2007

I learned that lesson many many years ago! 

Another good tip - never ever clean with your glasses on!

Marion

valewoodbears Jul 11, 2007

That really makes you think!!  Life is too short to worry about cleaning!!

Pauline

thumperantiques Jul 11, 2007

Judi,
     I have no problem with this advice, but hubby's the one who always worries about what other people will think!  I have already taped it to the refrigerator, waiting for his comments - thanks!

                                 hugs

                                 Brenda

TamiL Jul 11, 2007

Sounds good to me!!! 

chris009av Jul 11, 2007

Oh Judi, that needs to be framed 

BootButtonBears Jul 12, 2007

Thanks so much for that Judi.  I have a sign as you enter my house saying "Bless This Mess", and I just love it.

Michelle Helen Jul 12, 2007

"Dust if you Must", so hire a housekeeper to do it....!!! That is what I do.....I have not look back and wondered why I did not do it 20 years ago. Rachel comes with her crew and I have no dust and everything is clean!! Best $100 I spend every month!

Jane Perala Jul 12, 2007

GREAT!  That's my philosophy to a T.  I am always looking for justification to avoid house cleaning - I also have a cleaning lady come in every two weeks, so that at least we can stop tripping over the dust bunnies.  Hmmm, I wonder if they would be good for stuffing bears with! :crackup:

DENBY30 Jul 12, 2007

:clap: Judi
What a great poem.  I emailed it to all my friends.  Copied and mailed it to two others that do not have computers, (can you believe that).  But it was a great read & will post to my fridge.
thanx