tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post112203872331135985..comments2024-03-21T03:35:20.539-04:00Comments on writing as jo(e): The Rewards of Cleaningjo(e)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01488562158252331555noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122142354514727732005-07-23T14:12:00.000-04:002005-07-23T14:12:00.000-04:00I love cleaning. It makes my house seem quieter.I love cleaning. It makes my house seem quieter.Running2Kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115141360927156245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122090626036043282005-07-22T23:50:00.000-04:002005-07-22T23:50:00.000-04:00I cleaned out the candy bowl in the kitchen yester...I cleaned out the candy bowl in the kitchen yesterday, and found Christmas candy still in there. From two years ago. Uh...old chocolate doesn't make you sick...does it??Mona Buonanottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809435868294190789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122090047253681622005-07-22T23:40:00.000-04:002005-07-22T23:40:00.000-04:00For what it's worth, Mr. Cheeky and With-a-Why see...For what it's worth, Mr. Cheeky and With-a-Why seem to have the same "cleaning" style. Hmmmm. It does feel good to get it done though, doesn't it? And a surprise Easter egg no less!Cheeky Profhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551369816646303313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122082556605332582005-07-22T21:35:00.000-04:002005-07-22T21:35:00.000-04:00Good to know that I'm not the only person who toss...Good to know that I'm not the only person who tosses things in drawers, under furniture and into the garage whenever we have company! Haven't found any Easter candy, but have found a world of cat toys, some dating back to the '80's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122074864137380752005-07-22T19:27:00.000-04:002005-07-22T19:27:00.000-04:00We had a new babysitter this week. Showing someone...We had a new babysitter this week. Showing someone whom I really don't know well around the house made me see it with different eyes. I knew it was a bit messy, but the clutter *really* looked bad seeing it through new eyes.purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122072076535787722005-07-22T18:41:00.000-04:002005-07-22T18:41:00.000-04:00Same here. Papa (paternal grandfather) came to pic...Same here. Papa (paternal grandfather) came to pick the boys up tonight to see a play, and I was quite embarassed at the state of the house. Fortunately, the worshipful Molly Dog and the unable-to-tie-a-tie #1 Son distracted his attention.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122071479637304062005-07-22T18:31:00.000-04:002005-07-22T18:31:00.000-04:00LisaV: Yeah, whenever we clean for a big party, I...LisaV: Yeah, whenever we clean for a big party, I always look around and think, "Gee, this would be a nice place to live."jo(e)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01488562158252331555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122070361369342722005-07-22T18:12:00.000-04:002005-07-22T18:12:00.000-04:00This is why I am happy to have a party or house gu...This is why I am happy to have a party or house guests or even move once in awhile. The place always looks so good, for maybe 5 minutes. <BR/><BR/>I usually find missing library books, considering the fines, that is better than candy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122067557902496512005-07-22T17:25:00.000-04:002005-07-22T17:25:00.000-04:00Friday Mom: If it was dark chocolate or anything ...Friday Mom: If it was dark chocolate or anything I like, I would have fought him for it.jo(e)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01488562158252331555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122059273040635012005-07-22T15:07:00.000-04:002005-07-22T15:07:00.000-04:00Kathryn: After checking out your blog, I am convi...Kathryn: After checking out your blog, I am convinced that you and I have an awful lot in common.jo(e)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01488562158252331555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122058643136812942005-07-22T14:57:00.000-04:002005-07-22T14:57:00.000-04:00This is a truly wonderful blog jo(e)...I'm so glad...This is a truly wonderful blog jo(e)...I'm so glad I finally came visiting, having read your comments elsewhere. Sounds as if our households match quite nicely...beautiful daughter is this mum's best friend and the only one who reads my blog too...and my teenage sons look set fair to spend the entire summer welded to their computers, except for the week when we are on holiday en famille. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you better via your blog.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122057527878742532005-07-22T14:38:00.000-04:002005-07-22T14:38:00.000-04:00I love that With-a-Why just missed the point. I c...I love that With-a-Why just missed the point. I can see the look of consternation on your face now. Another great story, Jo(e).RussianVioletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03045862026820768104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122056783591694872005-07-22T14:26:00.000-04:002005-07-22T14:26:00.000-04:00At least it wasn't Christmas candy.At least it wasn't Christmas candy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122050400552695422005-07-22T12:40:00.000-04:002005-07-22T12:40:00.000-04:00When I showed With-a-Why the Easter egg, as sort o...When I showed With-a-Why the Easter egg, as sort of a hint that maybe he needs to be more thorough in cleaning the room, his face lit up and he just happily took the candy. <BR/><BR/>I'm thinking he missed the point.jo(e)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01488562158252331555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122050025899433112005-07-22T12:33:00.000-04:002005-07-22T12:33:00.000-04:00But at least you got that candy treasure for a rew...But at least you got that candy treasure for a reward when you were finished, right? Hope it was something good, like dark chocolate, and not just a couple of stale old jelly beans.Scrivenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922358016805022637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9799907.post-1122040509230841422005-07-22T09:55:00.000-04:002005-07-22T09:55:00.000-04:00When we moved from a 600 sq. foot apartment into a...When we moved from a 600 sq. foot apartment into a 3700 sq. foot house, I was just SURE that our living room would never have that miscellaneous crap around the edges look. WRONG! I move stuff to the stairs all.the.time with the same results you have.<BR/>My favorite is the playing cards, out of the box, stacked in a corner until they're strewn and the 10 of diamonds goes missing.Yankee, Transferredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06627693160131161133noreply@blogger.com