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répéter-repeat in French. Why was it used? I took French back in High School for 3 years and sometimes it comes to mind, mon amie (my friend). Funny how life changes. I would never have guessed that for 3 years plus (as long as the Lord blesses my Dad with good health) that I would drive back and forth about once a week to his house. It is a day trip! Usually an hour there and 1 1/2 hours back. God gives us the grace to do what is needed without much thought, just do it, because we love. Have a fantastic week! 

keeper of the house, the toilet sparkler, the bowl pristine inside and out ready to be esteemed. the sink’s polished white, the grime and dust, binned. the shower, scoured, rinsed, repeat. repétér, Sam, i’m not a slave. ‘tis an honor.

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Date: 7/10/2024 9:58:00 PM
Wonderful write. Congrats on POTD. God bless you, love, Gina
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/11/2024 5:15:00 AM
Thanks, Gina! xx
Date: 6/26/2024 3:06:00 PM
Hello Kim, a woman's house work is never done. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/27/2024 9:50:00 AM
Hello Kim, Your welcome. Enjoy your day. my friend. /Darlene/
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/26/2024 3:54:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene! Have a lovely evening!
Date: 6/25/2024 9:57:00 PM
Cheers to the keeper of the house and congratulations to you on your POTD Kim! xhugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/26/2024 5:15:00 AM
Hugs back at ya! Thank you, Anaya!
Date: 6/25/2024 6:33:00 PM
Yay! I am so happy that you had POTD! How kind this is, beautiful poem <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 8:27:00 PM
Thank you, dear one!
Date: 6/25/2024 6:24:00 PM
' ‘tis an honor. ' Indeed it is, and I can tell by reading your words. Very unique poem, Kim. Your dad is lucky to have you in his life. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 8:28:00 PM
and as I always tell him, for him to be in mine. We had a wonderful Dad (and Mom)). Hugs xxoo
Date: 6/25/2024 5:30:00 PM
A delightful poem, Kim. Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 8:29:00 PM
Thank you, Evelyn! So glad you liked this one!
Date: 6/25/2024 4:47:00 PM
Spoken like a true servant of cleanliness. Congrats on POTD.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 4:54:00 PM
Thank you, Ben!
Date: 6/25/2024 4:39:00 PM
Congratulations Kim on POTD for such a fun poem with a great reminder….that the role of Keeper of the House is one of the most important in families and life! Hallelujah, Applause and a loud cheer for all “Keepers of the House” !! Ha……Debx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 4:54:00 PM
Thank you, Deb! :)
Date: 6/25/2024 3:42:00 PM
Unique poem, Dear Kim. Totally agree with you! Congratulations on your honour of POTD.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 4:55:00 PM
Thank you, Mala!
Date: 6/25/2024 11:18:00 AM
Very different and unique write dear kim, youve written very well and delivered something special in few words! One who does all without thinking of it as slavery but rather from selflessness is special! Pleasure reading your work today! Congratulations on receiving also POTD! Sending you light
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 4:55:00 PM
Thank you, Ink!
Date: 6/25/2024 10:52:00 AM
Cleanliness is next to Godliness, congratulations Kim on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 4:55:00 PM
Thank you, Tom!
Date: 6/25/2024 9:53:00 AM
Oui, oui! Poeme Du Jour!!! Pangie xxxxx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:46:00 AM
Merci beaucoup, mon amie! ;)
Date: 6/25/2024 9:44:00 AM
I like the peace, I experience here and the love for your Dad. With a tinge of French! Pangiexx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:47:00 AM
Thank you, truly! Hugs, Pangie!
Date: 6/25/2024 9:35:00 AM
POTD honor goes to the honorable. Inspiring, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:47:00 AM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Date: 6/25/2024 9:31:00 AM
Many congratulations dear Kim for POTD with this well written poem that many will relate to. You sound an amazing housekeeper that works hard through love and pride too. Hope you find some rest on your celebratory day. Hugs and blessings. Xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:48:00 AM
Thank you, Christina! May your day be restful as well! Hugs :)
Date: 6/25/2024 8:23:00 AM
POTD honors included...cute piece. :o)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:49:00 AM
Thank you, Arlo!
Date: 6/25/2024 7:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. The "Keeper of the House" is a Wonderful write. Be happy in everything one does is a happy life. Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:50:00 AM
I think you’re right. Even if we don’t want to, do it anyway and then surprise happy day…blessings, dear Paula!
Date: 6/25/2024 7:09:00 AM
I like the way you bring pride and dignity to a relatively mundane and often thankless job. Well done. Congratulations on POTD!!!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:53:00 AM
We all get to take part in this world. Be blessed, Janice!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:52:00 AM
Thank you, Edward. Perhaps it is like karate kid…wash on wash off… God bless you!
Date: 6/25/2024 6:52:00 AM
A reminder of a fact I sometimes forget, Kim~~that being the keeper of the house is an honor! CONGRATS on POTD. Janice
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:55:00 AM
Thank you, Janice. We all get to take part in this world. Hugs!
Date: 6/25/2024 6:48:00 AM
Kim, such a fun write and I can relate there are days I must remove my poet hat and become the keeper of the house, congratulations on receiving the honor of POEM OF THE DAY, Constance
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:55:00 AM
Yes, we have things to upkeep. Hugs, sweet Constance!
Date: 6/25/2024 6:10:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD. I salute your skills.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:56:00 AM
Thank you, Hilda!:)
Date: 6/25/2024 4:39:00 AM
Congratulations on this unique housekeeping gem POTD, Kim. Enjoy your special poetry day.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 10:56:00 AM
Thank you, Gina! :) I appreciate you <3
Date: 6/25/2024 4:10:00 AM
Love your positive attitude about housekeeping and the reason you don’t feel enslaved by it. Congratulations on your potd, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 11:01:00 AM
This especially has to do with cleaning my Dad’s house as well as my own. Careful attention must be paid to those who are elderly and alone. God’s grace gives us all that we need to do his work, whether mundane or otherwise. God bless!
Date: 6/25/2024 3:57:00 AM
Congrats on POTD Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 11:01:00 AM
Thank you, Joe! :)
Date: 6/25/2024 3:46:00 AM
Enjoy your potd honor congratulations!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2024 11:02:00 AM
Thank you, Karen!
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