“Burn the candles; use the nice sheets; wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.”
Why does this make me think of Erma Bombeck? (I’m dating myself!)
Why do we save all these things for a special occasion? I think my excuse is it’s the way I grew up. My Mom always saved the “good towels” and the “good china” for when we had guests. It made sense back then. Now that I’m on my own though? Not so much. Gosh dog it, I’m worth it!
Heaven help me, I not only use my “sterling silver” flatware, I occasionally even (gasp) put it in the dishwasher. Yes, I admit it. After years of married life and never putting the Revere Ware copper clad pots in the dishwasher because my Mom told me it would cause the black lid knobs to “dull” – I DID IT!! EGAD!!
This may be one of the easiest of the 45 Life Lessons to accomplish. We deserve it, so just like the Home Depot ads: “Let’s do this”!!!
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