January 28th, 2010

Procrastination Freezes Time

My house is a mess, piled high with Twin Extra-long bedding, half-filled boxes, and a year’s supply of toothpaste and shampoo. My youngest daughter is going off to college.

When my first child left, rediscovering surfaces was the silver lining that eased my grief. I ought to be looking forward to a tidy house again. But I’m not. This time, cleanliness is next to emptiness. There are no more children who can leave a trail of dirty dishes and cast-off sneakers.

We hit the road after piling the boxes and bedding into the soon-to-be-obsolete minivan.

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By Lorrie Goldin