Why hasn't anyone come up with day gloves for those of us with our hands in paper all day? I am currently fighting a losing battle with dryness and cracking. I cringe every time I must wash my hands (after visiting the restroom or flipping through newspaper), obviously something that must be done, but then wiping them on paper? Only to return to my desk and shuffle through papers. Not to mention the many paper cuts of all sizes. They would need to be as if we weren't wearing them at all, gloves we could type in, wipe in, WASH, and hopefully, gloves that would moisturize all day. Is that too much to ask?
I love being an inventor. Of course, I'm not really an inventor; I'm an envision-er. I've had many ideas over the years,not written down and so forgotten, but two of my favorites are recycling at the mailbox (my dad and I had a real catchy name for that one) & swing arm seats for cashiers that could be tucked under the grocery belt. Maybe you see the pattern. What will make life easier?
That's become a current mantra, though I didn't necessarily realize it until just now: Make life easier .. for everyone I come in contact with -- strangers, friends, relatives, ME! Of course what that looks like could be a million different things, right?
For me, it looks like cleaning out litter boxes, putting gas in cars, driving a daughter to school, keeping the kitchen fully accessible (fancy lingo for doing dishes), towels hanging in the bathroom, covers folded on backs of couches, the list goes on, doesn't it -- the myriad of little things I can do to make life easier for those around me.
So, here's my new and exciting life development: On Mondays (cleaning days) I allow myself a small home improvement, each week. Do the math. 52 times 1 small home improvement is going to get me a long way down that (seemingly) endless list.
I couldn't be more delighted.
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