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The Garden
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There was no reason to remember anything, not really, not anymore—except when to water the plants, when to refresh the soil, when to check on the bees.
“The secret of surviving housework is simply to do it. Pull the plug on the part of your brain that always wants to negotiate everything. You need to change a diaper, rinse a bottle, clean a spill, fluff a pillow? Consider it done. It's a no-brainer. End of conversation. End of story.
Not postponing chores-and not spending any mental energy equivocating, temporizing, or stalling-is actually a lot more restful than worrying about what needs to be done. ”
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Not postponing chores-and not spending any mental energy equivocating, temporizing, or stalling-is actually a lot more restful than worrying about what needs to be done. ”
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“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.”
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“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
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