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by jrob 26 Aug 2008 ( edited Aug 27'08 02:14 )
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Dusting.... LOVE IT

Remember...a layer of dust protects the Wood beneath it.

'A house becomes a home when you can write 'I love you' on the furniture '

I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure things were just perfect - 'in case someone came over'
Finally I realized one day that no-one came over; they were all out living life and having fun!
NOW, when people visit, I don't have to explain the 'condition' of my home .

They are more interested in hearing about the things I've been doing while I was away living life and having fun.
If you haven't figured this out yet, please heed this advice.

Life is short. Enjoy it!
Dust if you must ......

but wouldn't it be better to paint a picture, embroider, or write a letter,
bake cookies, or a cake and lick the spoon or plant a seed,
ponder the difference between want and need
Dust if you must,
but there's not much time . . . .
with pop to drink ,
rivers to swim and mountains to climb ,
music to hear and books to read,
friends to cherish and life to lead.

Dust if you must,

but the world's out there with the sun in your eyes,
the wind in your hair,
a flutter of snow, a shower of rain.
This day will not come around, again.
Dust if you must ,
but bear in mind,
old age will come and it's not kind. . .

And when you go - and go you must - you, yourself will make more dust

Share this with all the wonderful friends in your life.
I JUST DID.
It's not what you gather,
but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. .

Comments (12)
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by newipswich 26 Aug 2008
+5
Dust?? What's that?? If it's in the same category as cobwebs, I don't do that!! (just kidding!) Our long driveway is gravel and the road we live on is dirt.
So it's a constant in our lives. But as I think it was my daughter saying, people don't come to see your house, but come to see you.
Thanks for sharing what is important!! Hugs!
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by workbecky 26 Aug 2008
+4
I wonderful lady I knew in Lubbock, TX once told me her motto was it was OK to sign her dust just don't date it. My motto is sewing always, housework whenever. :)
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by americangirl 26 Aug 2008
+5
I'm from the country - dust is just a country accent.
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by mariahail 26 Aug 2008
+5
This is so beautiful!!!!!!!!thanks for sharing. If is not to much trouble can you email it to me,please? mariahail@msn.com Thanks. lost of *****4U
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by brendaburgess 26 Aug 2008
+5
Dust!! A friend once said turn lights down low and nobody will see it, tried it and it works.
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by mops 26 Aug 2008
+5
And then, when the son suddenly comes out after days of dreary weather, my windows spoil that glorious sight... but I can go out into the garden and enjoy the sun there.
by Cutie #8325809 26 Aug 2008
+4
this is nice love it
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by nonmusicmom 26 Aug 2008
+4
This is very true.
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by grandmapapers 26 Aug 2008
+4
I really like this. It is so true. Thanks
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by grannyo 27 Aug 2008
+2
Thanks, I needed that. :-) *4u
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by dkjack 27 Aug 2008
+2
Does this mean I shouldn't clean house EVERY Saturday as I was brought up to do???? hee hee I could sure use the time stitching!
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by mops 27 Aug 2008
Friday, top to bottom, chairs in the hall while the living room was leaned, furniture rubbed with wood polish, even the brass letterbox and front door bell pull polished to a shine, windows washed and the path to the front door swept. Saturday it was shopping and baking. Boy am I glad it's 2008.
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by lbrow 27 Aug 2008
+2
Exactly my philosophy *