Erik left yesterday for another two weeks in Oregon. My house is sparkly-clean. These two things are not mutually exclusive.

It's not just because he's a messy individual (he is, bless it). When I feel like things are out of my control - situations, deadlines, emotions, crises - I take care of the one thing I know I have control over.

I clean my house.

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When someone else is having a crisis, some people bring food, some people sit and cry. I clean. I'll do your laundry, fold it and...