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Why Bother Vacuuming

My husband is torn. He wants a clean house. But he loves our big puppy. The chewingest dog in the whole dang town. He says I guess I should vacuum. I do not comment. He is tired of hearing me say “why bother?” So, I lift my feet And tolerate the annoying drone Which drowns out my TV show. Ten minutes later there is snow in the living room. At least thirty fluff balls. Buddy has chewed the heck out of something. Football, pillow, stuffed animal, mattress, something. My husband comes in and gives a big sigh. “Why do I bother?” he says. I turn the volume of my TV show up.

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Heidi Sands

Date: 1/14/2022 12:40:00 PM

Lol funny Caren. I could see this and enjoyed it. Now, you can enjoy your show :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/14/2022 11:10:00 PM

I spend a lot of time rolling my eyes these days since this huge chewing machine dog discovered us.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 1/14/2022 9:21:00 AM

This is precisely why I do not make my bed in the mornings! Why bother, since I'm only going to tear it all up tonight??? Home, my friend, is where the heart is!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/14/2022 11:41:00 AM

Now, that's my kind of research!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/14/2022 11:29:00 AM

Research proves if you make a bed it gives bed bugs a nice dark place to lay eggs. If you do not make it, they die.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/14/2022 4:41:00 AM

lol I know that feeling love, take care, and keep watching your shows, they will keep you focused, :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/14/2022 11:30:00 AM

Absolutely. I am pretty focused.