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| "Smile, I did." When The Gutters Need Cleaning |
By John R. Greenwood
life can get away from you
cluttered garages, car-less and sad
attic stuffiness overgrown with plastic totes and Christmas bulbs
time passes quickly when work is followed by work
a man challenged to thin a worn-torn pair of anything
drawers of junk
shelves of drawers
life goes on
sorted or not
When the gutter's need cleaning
grab the camera…
* Author's Note: No these are not my gutters. I found these rolling hills of green while traveling the Green Mountain State. They made me smile -- then I thought of my to-do-list. The list is long.
Even in a one room apartment you can get a list. smiles...
ReplyDeleteOh this is great, funny, true, made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteGood job, really good.
So relieved to hear that small village isnt growing in your gutters! Yes, I live in one room and I never keep up with my to do list either!!!!!! I enjoyed this. Right this moment, it is SNOWING outside, in earnest, big flakes. Sigh. Good excuse not to leave the house however:)
ReplyDeleteOh I can relate to this one...I sometimes pare down my possessions and when I do.. more, magically reappear again.My gutters have never been as bad as yours..I feel better. Thanks:)
ReplyDeleteI have been strongly encouraged to reiterate that the above mentioned gutters are not mine, they were discovered on safari in the State of Vermont. Although the gutters on my house would not qualify for a, "This Old House," photo shoot the height of the greenery is at least respectable.
DeleteI so appreciate this timely post, John, as I have spent the last week rearranging nearly 3200 square feet in order to create a studio for myself and a home gym for The Good Husband. Every closet, drawer and corner has been scrutinized; furniture has been moved and walls painted. But, I managed to take about 100 photos and sign up for a sketch class to further my skills for the next big project!
ReplyDeleteHehe, this one made me roll on the floor, laughing! Seriously, though, I pity that roof's homeowner. Good thing it's not yours! Indeed, the list is loooong! :) I hope you're having a great day! :)
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Penelope
In every maintenance list, I think cleaning the gutter should be on the top. Just look how the gutter looks like when it is not well-maintained. The worst part is, it can be a breeding grounds for bacteria and fungi that pose a major health risk for your family.
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