On the lighter side, I bought myself new rope to refresh my steady helper, the clothesline.  It needs to be put up.  The fresh-air smell in linen is delightful.  I am glad I have such a luxury.

Hanging up clothes is a simple task, but time consuming, too.  Yet, there are several benefits.  While I do it I am serenaded by the trill of my springtime friends, the blackbirds.  I can see the sun bathe the landscape and brighten up the green undergrowth of grass.  I get my daily dose of the sunshine vitamin…Vitamin D.

As I hang my garments up, a cat leans in and rubs against the cuffs of my jeans to let me know I am part of “her territory.” As you can see, this is more than a job. It is an experience! It also gives me some outside time to think and consider things going on outside of my domain in the house.  It is a worthwhile work that saves money on my electric bill, too.

Even during the winter, I have a clothesline strung up in my basement from which to hang my delicate items.  I also use it for drying work clothes.  Clotheslines are very handy no matter where they fulfill their purpose.  However, my favorite place to work with it is in the out-of-doors.

As the fruit of the earth emerges in springtime, you might like to peruse our store for “Daffodils.”

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