Cleaning, you say---

I've heard of this.

We've done a fair bit of sorting out and throwing out (figuratively speaking)over the past few years. The biggest step is finding somewhere to donate the good stuff--I really can't beare to actually throw it out. Since I found out that the public library will give me tax receipts, we've got rid of a lot of books. Both the embroiderers' Guild and the Quilters' Guild have "garage" sales in June, and that has helped a lot. I already have a cardboard tote put aside for this spring. If all else fails, there is a thrift store nearby--sponsored by "Bibles for Missions". I'm not sure exactly what that is but I've heard that it is an interdenominational Christian charity with a large Mennonite component. This is where I found the lovely stools for the studio. I'm lucky in that David does the vacuuming and kitchen floor for me. I really hate floors, and when we had the maid service that's what I really emphasized. Now, I'm lookingaround and thinking that my rugs need to be cleaned. We used to have a very nice, reasonably priced man who did a good job, but he's no longer listed in the phone book, and I have a hunch he's retired.

I "bit the bullet" and made an appointment to have my hair cut. Usually it's an impulse thing and I just drop into the shop in the mall across the street, but the last couple of times, they haven't done a very good job. So this afternoon I'm off to Donna's Neighbourhood Salon. I went there a few times before I retired, but I can see it's been awhile as this time it was Donna's daughter who set up the appointment and will be doing my hair. I've avoided them because of price, but when I added it all up the bottom line will only be about $5.00 more.

So, enjoy your cleaning Cathy!