tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post4394135605137916536..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Domestic ChaosWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-63673029832275029282018-09-06T08:02:32.258-02:302018-09-06T08:02:32.258-02:30Well done. Nice article. May I offer one more to...Well done. Nice article. May I offer one more topic I haven't see on wise web women? S-e-x. The magic powers of sex after 60. Well. That's my experience, anyway. I invite you read if you need a chuckle: https://sexover60.wordpress.com/Anne Nonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07482804202413778631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-17263767299042094822018-09-06T08:02:20.525-02:302018-09-06T08:02:20.525-02:30Well done. Nice article. May I offer one more to...Well done. Nice article. May I offer one more topic I haven't see on wise web women? S-e-x. The magic powers of sex after 60. Well. That's my experience, anyway. I invite you read if you need a chuckle: https://sexover60.wordpress.com/Anne Nonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07482804202413778631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-13376097869179669202018-09-04T06:05:12.672-02:302018-09-04T06:05:12.672-02:30Reactive seems to be what I've become in my ol...Reactive seems to be what I've become in my old age. I think I might be wise to have someone come in periodically to lighten the upkeep load a bit. But first, I need to get everything in better shape!Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-52699103772860626462018-09-02T13:09:21.921-02:302018-09-02T13:09:21.921-02:30$25, oh my! I can't imagine anyone doing anyth...$25, oh my! I can't imagine anyone doing anything for $25 any more. You have an amazing deal there, don't let her get away.dkzodyhttp://dkzody.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-84825076621382319242018-09-02T13:06:06.071-02:302018-09-02T13:06:06.071-02:30I housesat for a friend in San Francisco who lived...I housesat for a friend in San Francisco who lived in a 1920s third floor walkup--no dishwasher. It was only for one week, but I was ready to weep when Terry came to pick me up. I washed every cup, every spoon, every dish, as soon as I finished with it. Let it dry in the dish drainer (which took up the majority of kitchen counter space) and put it right back where it had been before use. It was tedious. My OCD kicked in heavily in this apartment as the woman was not very tidy and there were few empty surfaces. Actually there were none. The lack of a dishwasher was just the breaking point. I had to tell her, when she returned, that I would not be able to do a 3 month house-sitting for her later in the year.dkzodyhttp://dkzody.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-6763041177612482402018-09-01T19:21:43.823-02:302018-09-01T19:21:43.823-02:30I didn't have a dishwasher for the first year ...I didn't have a dishwasher for the first year I lived in this house. I missed it, but just got used to washing dishes. I tend to vacillate between being messy and neat.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-46630387784411192222018-09-01T13:09:41.630-02:302018-09-01T13:09:41.630-02:30I thought the same DKZ but the kitchen is designed...I thought the same DKZ but the kitchen is designed not to have one. I've never been without a dishwasher since the 70s so this is a huge void for me. I looked at drawer types and other similar models. The best one I saw was a combination convection oven, range and the dishwasher beneath. The building owners would never allow me to do this. *Weep*<br />XO<br />WWW<br /> Wisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-76182845987130808102018-09-01T13:07:16.156-02:302018-09-01T13:07:16.156-02:30I'm with you on this T. My mother had some sor...I'm with you on this T. My mother had some sort of system but truly only focussed on feeding and clothing us. She made our sweaters and even my brothers' trousers, etc.<br /><br />Yes you should treat yourself to a shovelling out. It really enhances the spirit more than anything else (eh look! someone else cares about my sinks!)<br /><br />XO<br />WWW Wisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-19788875864678225432018-09-01T13:04:54.955-02:302018-09-01T13:04:54.955-02:30Oh you had me laughing there, Ramana, reprobate in...Oh you had me laughing there, Ramana, reprobate in the recliner indeed. At least you keep your sanctuary the way you like it.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-285947590045650522018-09-01T13:04:04.418-02:302018-09-01T13:04:04.418-02:30Yes, she is remarkably reasonable ($25 with the od...Yes, she is remarkably reasonable ($25 with the odd wee bonus from me) as I am tagged on to "The Skipper" a single man in the floor below me who has had her for 20 years. I only wish I had an equally enchanting nickname.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-33237884074291253282018-09-01T13:02:42.821-02:302018-09-01T13:02:42.821-02:30I tend to be an abuser of time, U, I get engrossed...I tend to be an abuser of time, U, I get engrossed and forget important things like maintenance for one, so a timer I find cheerful and alerting! Different strokes.<br /><br />Most accidents are caused by careless placement of items and not returning them to their "folds." You are lucky. A friend just caused extreme damage (multiple fractures) to herself with the careless placement of a stool.<br /><br />I am glad yours was comical rather than tragic :)<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-34988870090598427472018-08-31T20:45:51.438-02:302018-08-31T20:45:51.438-02:30I could never live anywhere that didn't have a...I could never live anywhere that didn't have a dishwasher. I cannot stand dirty dishes, etc, left out in sight. Even our tiny 525 sq foot San Francisco studio had a dishwasher.dkzodyhttp://dkzody.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-33074102584258617972018-08-31T13:11:51.733-02:302018-08-31T13:11:51.733-02:30I'm definitely a reactive too, these days - in...I'm definitely a reactive too, these days - in relation to housework. I do stuff when it hits me in the eye, no matter how inconvenient or ridiculous the time happens to be. When younger I used to try to emulate my mother's housekeeping style - a day for every operation - Monday wash-day, Tuesday living room dust and sweep, Wednesday, bedroom cleaning, and so on. I managed to follow a similar regime for a few years early on, but gradually it all slipped away. These days I'm never 100% sure what day it is anyway - my blog does help me keep track, but the days and weeks seem to go so quickly now.<br /><br />On my bucket list: employ a cleaning lady! :)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-16436880378416727102018-08-31T10:35:34.032-02:302018-08-31T10:35:34.032-02:30I have my island of order and tidiness within my r...I have my island of order and tidiness within my room but have had to learn to live with chaos in the rest of the house with the son and heir and daughter in love totally incapable of either. Our char tries her best but very often finds that the only thing that she can dust is the old reprobate on the recliner.Rummuserhttp://rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-28099160954427331262018-08-31T06:18:39.251-02:302018-08-31T06:18:39.251-02:30Setting a timer for anything (other than when boil...Setting a timer for anything (other than when boiling an egg or baking a cake) is anathema to me. Knowing the clock is ticking sets me on edge, makes me nervous. When something needs to be done I just do it - eventually. May it take as long or as short as it does. At least I don't end up a quivering wreck as an arbitrary "deadline" looms. <br /><br />As to "don't put it down, put it away". Absolutely. Amply illustrated a few months ago when I'd done some vacuuming, leaving the vacuum cleaner in not exactly the most ideal place. I knew - instinctively - that I had just set up a death trap. And what do you know - about an hour later, completely forgotten about snare, entering the room with a plateful of artfully arranged food I trip over said contraption. It sent me flying, landing face first on the softness of a chair's cushions (lucky me), whilst balancing the platter. Luckily, no sauce was involved. You know something, WWW? There are people out there getting paid to set up stunts like that for comic effect.<br /><br />UUrsulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722046288685936851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-27162917667175756902018-08-30T22:04:46.963-02:302018-08-30T22:04:46.963-02:30Well, being tidy and organized can be difficult. ...Well, being tidy and organized can be difficult. Good for you that you have a cleaning woman.gigihawaiihttp://gigihawaii.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80780695336750786322018-08-30T13:43:16.812-02:302018-08-30T13:43:16.812-02:30Yes I use a timer also, for both pleasure and duty...Yes I use a timer also, for both pleasure and duty :). But I do love the stuff I'm working on or projects surrounding me. I find them stimulating, particularly lately as I have many creative ideas unfolding. *Sigh* Others seem to designate areas. If I had a second bedroom I would do so but then I'd have to walk in there and have ideas.I like to have them where I am if you know what I mean and I think you do!<br /><br />XO<br />WWW Wisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-38386950140563654122018-08-30T12:22:47.287-02:302018-08-30T12:22:47.287-02:30Oh my gosh...you've described me but in a way ...Oh my gosh...you've described me but in a way I never thought of before! My housekeeping is also reactive and things only get put away (or at least hidden from view) when I'm expecting guests or the housecleaners are due. I've known that I'm "visual" but never connected it with my housekeeping style. <br /><br />One trick that works for me is to set a timer for an hour, then tidy up and finish tasks until it dings. I can get a lot done in an hour. I also try to live by the motto "Don't put it down, put it away." ("Try" is the operative word here...it doesn't always work.) Thanks for new insight into myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com