In response to last
week’s question, “Is Fall too late to start Spring cleaning?”, my
birthday bud Jon recommends, “Yes, you should just leaf it go.” My dad’s beach
buddy Bob advised, “It is sort of like asking a person who fell off the boat if
he can swim.”
My leadership teacher Stuart
observed, “It depends! Summer better at it than others. I all depends how
(w)inter the work you are.” And my
friend Royce compared this to another Spring ritual, “Damn! Did they change
Passover?”
My friend Alan and
sailing friend Kurt replied, “No, actually you are early.” And my cycling friend who just won a BBQ
contest added, “Are you kidding? My wife would have me do Spring 2014 cleaning
in Fall 2012, and then tell me to snap to it!
Don't worry, I still love her!”
But then my cousin
asked, “What is spring cleaning?”
Please share your
thoughts about "things that make you go 'Hmmm' “:
When is there no substitute?
Life is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss
slowly, laugh insanely, love truly, and forgive quickly.
Hal
My thanks to all of my golden retriever loving friends and family. Our fundraiser was a tremendous success – fun
activities, great people, and over 100 goldens actually lined-up for a group
photo.
On a sad note, our friend Jill Suchke ended her 5+ year fight
with Leukemia. We were fortunate to know
her because she had the spirit and attitude that is to be admired. She knew how to
help people, and she allowed others to help her when times were tough. As Will Goodman wrote, “It seems that it was
a fight you were not destined to win, and the world has been stripped today of
one of its living angels. I only hope that you will continue watching over all
of us, only now without pain or burden in every day. I will always think of you
as you were just a few short years ago. We all loved you so much. Rest easy
until we meet again. May the Source of Peace send Peace to all who are
bereaved.” Rest in peace, Jill. Be assured we will keep your soul very much
alive.
1 comment:
I know this is weird, but in my household we do a Spring and Fall cleaning. Of course we do a more intense clean in the spring, but in the fall we clean just a little less. We also take things we wont need during the off season and put them in our self storage in Santa Monica.
On another note. So sorry for your loss. It's always the worst to lose a great person like that. Thoughts are with you and your family.
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