"Spring" cleaning

Did you see that? Did you see how I put the word "Spring" in quotes?

That is because although, technically, chronologically, it is seven days past the first day of spring,  here I sit, staring out the window at the carnage wrought (aka, fallen snow) by the blizzard we had day before yesterday.


Yes. You read that right.

A blizzard.

In March.

You (and I) can thank the lovely people who are actually hoping Flint breaks some kind of snowfall record.

Thanks a lot, sickos.

I know, I know, "It's only March," you say, "in Michigan".

Marvelous, Mecurial, Michigan March.

"March comes in like a lion," you say.

But might I remind you that there is a "part two" to that adage you are flinging at me?


 "and out like a LAMB."

Like a LAMB.

Cute, cuddly, frolick-y and SPRING-Y!

image courtesy of freefoto.com

(Don't you dare remind me that lambs have fleece as white as snow.)

Anyhow.

This blog post is about my "Spring" Cleaning escapades so far.

Yes, I have been "Spring" Cleaning.

I need to pause here so that my fainted readership can regain senses.
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I have come to this place, this new, unchartered (by me) Land of "Spring" Cleaning via the route of Leadership and was transported by a completely unexpected vehicle - Difficult Circumstances.

How, you ask, have Difficulties driven me to "Spring" Cleaning?

Easily.

You see, I have discovered something. It might come as a suprise to you. Surely, it is a suprise to me. here it is:

 I can not control everything.

"What!?" you exclaim.

"That's right," I reply, "I cannot!"

What I can control:

• The amount of soap scum on my shower door. 
• The organization of my pantry cupboard
• The amount of dust on my bookshelves

So, today, I give thanks for all the  Difficult Circumstances in my life, as they are teaching me to appreciate the Serenity Prayer and to embrace "Spring" Cleaing, which will, ultimately, give me a better sense of well-being (and a happier family).

(Note to the Man Upstairs: this is not a request for more life difficulty.)

Today I will clear dust, flip mattresses, and wipe walls, thankful for the satisfaction I will get from simply seeing something come out just as I would have it.

I will ride my difficulties through the Land of "Spring" Cleaning, smiling all the way, and I will actually be able to see the reflection of that smile in my newly polished mirrors.

I'm not sure I'm ever going to make it to the neighboring land of "Clean Freak", but you never know...