Yet, if I point out the squeaky door or
the weedy flowerbed or the peeling paint to others, namely my children, I get zippo sympathy.
I have been noticing the grime - streaked windows, leaf - choked gutters and
weedy flowerbed corners, and I know once I cross those off my «To Do» list, my investment and hard work means I'll be really pleased with what I have when I'm done.