That's how it came to pass that I have a dishwasher in a box in the garage. In the kitchen, I have "The Drying-Rack-Formerly-Known-as-Dishwasher."
I think I've been patient long enough, but nary a complaint will pass my lips. Alternate tactics, however, are not out of the question--as long as they are done quietly. I now have a drawer full of paper plates and plastic cutlery, installed without fanfare. Enough of this 20th Century dishwashing drudgery!
Tonight, I spied a melon wedge and a container of vanilla yogurt in the fridge. I thought the two would make a nice snack. I headed for the dining room table, clutching a paper plate bearing melon generously covered in yogurt.
Alas! The paper buckled, the melon leaped onto the floor, and a 3-ft. line of yogurt splatted across the carpet. This was not in my plan. I let out a few choice comments--totally forgetting that the windows were wide open. A neighbor pushing a baby stroller looked surprised and picked up her pace.
Here's what I've learned:
- Use two or three paper plates stacked together to avoid messy mishaps (yes, I do know it's not as environmentally friendly. Yes, I care. No, not enough to wash another damn plate!)
- Glance at the windows before emitting a string of invectives on warm nights.
- Scrubbing yogurt out of carpet is even more loathesome than washing dishes by hand.
I rinsed the melon, poured the rest of the yogurt on it, and had it for my snack. What a good girl am I! And, as promised, nary a complaint...
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Oh, how my environmental soul cringes at a drawer full of paper plates and plastic utensils. :) On the flip side: How tasty melon and vanilla yogurt would be for breakfast this morning!
MM, I hope your natural compassionate nature will allow you turn a blind eye to my envrionmentally insensitive behavior! It's either paper plates or reverting to neanderthal snarfing habits for me. Please, give me a pass on this one! :)
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