I liked the unmade bed quote, so many times in the past, I slept in an unmade bed. It was almost a calling card; I was just lazy. Today, I'm up early, because I can't sleep, but I left my half of the bed unmade, and I know it won't be a problem because I can sleep later.
I'm with you on bed making. The Navy was nuts about the process - inspected every morning for hospital corners, bounce a quarter off to determine tightness. So Ellen makes the bed now.
Tom, I loved Erma Bombeck! But, I'm sorry, I must be slow? I don't get this quote? I think it's about not sweating the small stuff, but "unmade bed?" So, you won't die from the stress of daily routine if you remain "unattached?" If so, very much in line with my Buddhist belief's.
Emma hated housework and thought most of it was a waste of time, including making the bed every day. Her focus was the relationship with her husband and kids. Some of her suburban friends were living on neat lawns, new carpets, and extremely neat homes, and she rebelled against all that.
Erma was a family favorite, and in the mornings my mom and I would trade off reading her columns aloud. What a great gal… thank you for the reminder of her humor.
I liked the unmade bed quote, so many times in the past, I slept in an unmade bed. It was almost a calling card; I was just lazy. Today, I'm up early, because I can't sleep, but I left my half of the bed unmade, and I know it won't be a problem because I can sleep later.
I'm with you on bed making. The Navy was nuts about the process - inspected every morning for hospital corners, bounce a quarter off to determine tightness. So Ellen makes the bed now.
Thanks, Tom. I hope you and Ellen have a great holiday. I wish you good health and the very best in 2025.
Thanks, Bill. Hope your holidays are grand, and the New Year brings you joy and prosperity.
Tom, I loved Erma Bombeck! But, I'm sorry, I must be slow? I don't get this quote? I think it's about not sweating the small stuff, but "unmade bed?" So, you won't die from the stress of daily routine if you remain "unattached?" If so, very much in line with my Buddhist belief's.
Emma hated housework and thought most of it was a waste of time, including making the bed every day. Her focus was the relationship with her husband and kids. Some of her suburban friends were living on neat lawns, new carpets, and extremely neat homes, and she rebelled against all that.
Erma was a family favorite, and in the mornings my mom and I would trade off reading her columns aloud. What a great gal… thank you for the reminder of her humor.
She was one of our favorites, too. We had several of her books, but not all.