Idle Hands Are the Devil's Workshop

When I got up this morning, I decided to try to salvage some of my Fall Break by doing some cleaning/sorting...and I did.  Clutter begins to get to me after awhile, and my life was getting cluttered...and so was my house.  (Let's not even talk about the garage!)  One thing I have discovered is that the more I do, the more I find that there is to do.  Simple cleaning is never simple!  I need to start making lists of hot spots in the house--drawers and cupboards--that need attention, and do them one at a time.  There's a novel concept!  Then I need to do it at school, too.  Living alone has its pitfalls, and one of them is letting things go because I know I can "do it later".  Right!

The kitchen is clean (except for the carpet).  I even cleaned out one junk drawer.  The bathroom is clean (except for the floor).  I have found the top of the dresser in my bedroom that has been piled high with stuff for months.  Have knocked down a few cobwebs and picked up endless bits of shredded tissue (thanks to the dog).  I have washed some curtains and some linen, and have been looking for a place to hide the endless pictures that I have sorted and sorted but became victim to the grandchildren.  (Have to start over again!) 

Took the Frodog to be groomed yesterday at Petsmart.  When they still hadn't called after four hours, I called them.  Yes, indeed, the dog was done.  The gal "thought" they had called but couldn't get hold of me, but I was home the entire time.  The dog was delighted to see me!  The ONLY time she will jump up into the car on her own is when coming back from the groomer or the vet.  The rest of the time, I have to boost her lardy butt into the back seat so she can sit there and quiver.  (She never has been a good car rider.)   

Have finally decided on the location of my radio club's Christmas dinner.  (As prez, it's my choice.  That's the ONLY privilege of the job!)  We'll be going to a very nice Chinese buffet in Avon--something for everyone.  I'll try to make the tables decorative and supply some holiday cheer.  It won't be like last year, but I can't match that!

Back to work here.  If I work it right, I can have a totally clean bedroom and linen by bedtime.  Works for me!