We leave early tomorrow on vacation, so today I’m starting to shut down the house: unplug the computers and printer, stop the hand-wound clock, and empty the refrigerator of items that won’t last until we return.
I have a whole collection of things – half a pumpkin pie, a full container of orange juice, holiday cookies, etc. – to give a friend. Then there are the onesies that are headed for the garbage disposer. Good bye leftover pretty-stale croissant! Adios lone raw egg. So long lingering lime! See you next time odious onion!
Our refrigerator is bare except for some bottles of water and various condiments whose shelf life defies vacations. Our holiday decorations are all boxed and ready to be put away with our luggage when we return. The mail and the newspaper are both on hold.
And finally, it’s time to say “See you next Christmas,” to my poinsettia. We’re outta here
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