A greeting, sweep and shake.

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1. In the shopping precinct, a toddler is off at a run. His parents try to catch him, but he veers right to wave at a stoney-faced elderly man who is sitting on a bench. The man's waxy face breaks into a joyful smile.

2. I like to sweep the kitchen and the bathroom floors and to feel comfortable walking on them again.

3. Shaking out and straightening the doormats.

Comments

  1. TesoriTrovatiMonday, October 19, 2009

    Such simple pleasures, Clare.
    Since we put our house on the market it has never ever been this clean (do hope it will continue!). But I fear that my lazy ways will win out and I won't be the model citizen for my family. But one can hope! Enjoy the day! Erin

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  2. rosebud101Tuesday, October 20, 2009

    I love the images in #1. What a great way to smile!

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