As I dropped Julia off at work this morning she asked what my plans were for the rest of the day. I told her that I intended doing mainly housework and perhaps a little light writing. So I did some shopping, went to the pharmacy and did the washing up. Then went to the pharmacy again. I could tell you why but I imagine you can fill in most of the details from previous posts.
It’s fair to say that, on account of the lack of decluttering, I’m not her favourite husband at the moment.
She does not seem to be impressed by my reorganised haibun storage, or that I have my submissions planned until next Spring. Some people are never satisfied.
Then I remembered her birthday is approaching. Fast. And I have not bought anything yet. That’s my next job as soon as I finish this. It’s going to be jewellery again. I don’t think boooks would be appreciated at the moment and she has enough painting supplies for some time to come.
I offered to buy her a nice new chimney stack (the builder says he is coming “soon”) but she didn’t fall for it.
I’m fairly sure that jeweller’s shops are classed as non-essential, even though they are vitally important to people like me at the moment. I’m told that stationery shops are now essential, as students need places to buy paper, and presents for a wife’s birthday are at least as important as that. Well, they are to me.
I am impressed by the haibun organisation. Nothing else matters much.
Julia disagrees – I’ll let you explain it this time…
…I have suddenly found that I am very busy.
Me too.
Not a good time for a birthday. I hope it goes well
I’m in charge. What could possibly go wrong?
Yes, a very happy birthday to Julia!
I’ll pass that on. I’m relying on the post to deliver on time. 🙂
Decluttering takes time.
The mess took 30 years to make… 🙂
Going back through things can be like opening a time capsule. 🙂
That is true. I’ve had some happy times going through it all. 🙂
Wishing Julia a happy upcoming birthday!
Thank you, I will pass it on.