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Don'T Sweat the Small Things

Did you rinse your plate after dinner? pull the covers back when you got up. Leave the empty toilet roll on the rack, Or rinse the tea residue from your cup? Why do you load the dishwasher wrong? How is it I always tidy up the table? I’m the only one who empties the bin. Is it just that you are not able? Can you not leave the toothpaste out! and there’s spatter all over the sink. Where is the note I left on the bench? You throw things out before you think. It’s not that I have misophonia, because I don’t like to hear you eat. Don’t cut your toe nails inside the house, do you really have to pick skin from your feet? Our pettiness can know no bounds. Why do these small things provoke? Do we just look for judgement to pass? Not contemplate a word before it is spoke?

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Date: 9/5/2018 9:13:00 PM
Enjoyed poem, so true. My husband and I still have a laugh. I complained he didn't leave the toilet paper down a little, so he stuck it with sticky tape. He doesn't straighten the towel on the rail. When I complained, he tied it in a knot! All in good humor. Keep smiling, Vivien
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Date: 9/15/2017 8:42:00 PM
Perfect portrait of a couple in mid age. Before we learn what is truly important between two people.
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Old Man Emu
Date: 9/16/2017 8:23:00 PM
Too true Patricia. Thank you for your visit.
Date: 7/27/2017 8:15:00 AM
Agreed...as I age...I understand!
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Old Man Emu
Date: 7/27/2017 3:16:00 PM
Too true James. Regards, Craig
Date: 7/24/2017 4:55:00 PM
Never truer words spoken - Think before you even think to wed - does your partner leave crumbs in bed ? - if they do and it's all to much - Give 'em a wedding present of a pan & brush - Indiana x x x
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Old Man Emu
Date: 7/25/2017 3:34:00 PM
Ha ha, or portable vac! Cheers for the visit Indiana
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Old Man Emu
Date: 7/25/2017 3:34:00 PM
Ha ha, or portable vac! Cheers for the visit Indiana

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