I can be a little untidy in certain places in my house. Yes, I can hoard a little bit - in the sense that "It may be useful again someday" but by no means like my sister annd brother-in-law or my mother. I live simply and clean as I go.
I think you are my brother from another mother. I have been following you for a while, first on YouTube and later on substack. I too was a live-in maid as a youth. My three other brothers and sister were spared that role, but I was the lucky?? One.
I am 73 and still processing my past and am reaching self satisfaction with the journey as I reach out to others who are in this latest phase of life. You are a calming light that often brings a smile or a tear as you make me realize I am not a lonely traveller. Your labors are appreciated.
Awwww, Ray! I truly believe we are all brothers from other mothers and your comment touched my sometimes tender, sometimes stubborn heart. Weâre far from alone in this world, despite what the media moguls would have us believe. I try to use my small patch of the interweb to connect with other like-minded souls. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! CheersâĻ
Love the Lysol Lady, I restrain myself but am the kind of guy who would have all the colors and flavors.
I watched the Garrett cleaning his house and honestly, cannot imaging living like that for even an hour.
In my old age, I have been able to be less compulsive, don't even need to clean up after an evening of cooking for friends, dinner, etc. I now am able to wait until morning. Also, sometimes the kitchen and my desk do get out of hand but never like that.
What amazed me more about Garrett was how HYPER he is, so seemingly out of control, and funny and spontaneous and while almost bordering on Mentally Ill, yet he is so comfortable in his body and in his "way" and in his patter and way of relating to us watching the video.
I really didn't think he was going to be able to. get the house under control before mom arrived, but he did.
I guess, I like who I am, how I live, my surroundings, my collecitons, or compulsive orderlyness most of the time.
Why am I not surprised youâre a fan of the Lysol Lady, Michael? She is fierce and brightens the world with her smile and spirit.
As for Garrett, methinks part of his hyperactivity is his YouTube schtick, and part is a mask for allowing him to be so vulnerable. Seems heâs been on YouTube for years, but is new-to-me. Iâm a sucker for semi-self-aware men with hairy arms and blue eyes, so he had me at âhello.â Despite his manic delivery, I think thereâs a man of substance (and mess) there. And while I donât like the mess, I do like the man. Glad you seemed to too.
Cheers on whatever level of cleanliness and tidiness work for you, boo!
Clint, I do not think I could be friends with Garrett, no judgement, if only because he is so high energy and all over the place. As an âold manâ I have trouble keeping up with my own energy and being in one place at a time and keeping things in place where they belong! Fondly, Michael
Oh, I get it. Garrett is a bit much. But I know several people like him and they are typically harmless and lovely. To me anyway. So his ADHD energy doesnât bother me, but the messiness would make us not the best match for friendship. That said, his puppy dog blue eyes make me weak in the knees. As Iâve probably said before. lol Cheers!
Nice one Brian. You know my mantra on these things-if it gets done it'll get done. Mind it helps living in a solo sexual Ivory Tower đĩâđĢ BTW big đŦđ§ football (Soccer to you Yanks) win over Mexico yesterday. I'm sure there will be many babies born in 9ths time đ Cheers DougT đ´ķ §ķ ĸķ Ĩķ Žķ §ķ ŋ đŦđ§
Thanks, Doug! Yeah, Iâm just trying to get more done than thinking about getting it done here. As for football, I was in a crowd of World Cup fans. We have a bigger Mexican population than UK fans here. But I think most Angelenos were most impressed with the game playâĻand short shorts! Eye candy is always a winner. Cheers!
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I can be a little untidy in certain places in my house. Yes, I can hoard a little bit - in the sense that "It may be useful again someday" but by no means like my sister annd brother-in-law or my mother. I live simply and clean as I go.
We all gotta find what works for us, right? Iâm getting thereâĻ. Cheers!
We are all on a journey of becoming ourself.
Cheers Ray for your likes to my post.
I think you are my brother from another mother. I have been following you for a while, first on YouTube and later on substack. I too was a live-in maid as a youth. My three other brothers and sister were spared that role, but I was the lucky?? One.
I am 73 and still processing my past and am reaching self satisfaction with the journey as I reach out to others who are in this latest phase of life. You are a calming light that often brings a smile or a tear as you make me realize I am not a lonely traveller. Your labors are appreciated.
Awwww, Ray! I truly believe we are all brothers from other mothers and your comment touched my sometimes tender, sometimes stubborn heart. Weâre far from alone in this world, despite what the media moguls would have us believe. I try to use my small patch of the interweb to connect with other like-minded souls. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! CheersâĻ
Clint,
Love the Lysol Lady, I restrain myself but am the kind of guy who would have all the colors and flavors.
I watched the Garrett cleaning his house and honestly, cannot imaging living like that for even an hour.
In my old age, I have been able to be less compulsive, don't even need to clean up after an evening of cooking for friends, dinner, etc. I now am able to wait until morning. Also, sometimes the kitchen and my desk do get out of hand but never like that.
What amazed me more about Garrett was how HYPER he is, so seemingly out of control, and funny and spontaneous and while almost bordering on Mentally Ill, yet he is so comfortable in his body and in his "way" and in his patter and way of relating to us watching the video.
I really didn't think he was going to be able to. get the house under control before mom arrived, but he did.
I guess, I like who I am, how I live, my surroundings, my collecitons, or compulsive orderlyness most of the time.
Thanks for sharing,
Michael
Why am I not surprised youâre a fan of the Lysol Lady, Michael? She is fierce and brightens the world with her smile and spirit.
As for Garrett, methinks part of his hyperactivity is his YouTube schtick, and part is a mask for allowing him to be so vulnerable. Seems heâs been on YouTube for years, but is new-to-me. Iâm a sucker for semi-self-aware men with hairy arms and blue eyes, so he had me at âhello.â Despite his manic delivery, I think thereâs a man of substance (and mess) there. And while I donât like the mess, I do like the man. Glad you seemed to too.
Cheers on whatever level of cleanliness and tidiness work for you, boo!
Clint, I do not think I could be friends with Garrett, no judgement, if only because he is so high energy and all over the place. As an âold manâ I have trouble keeping up with my own energy and being in one place at a time and keeping things in place where they belong! Fondly, Michael
Oh, I get it. Garrett is a bit much. But I know several people like him and they are typically harmless and lovely. To me anyway. So his ADHD energy doesnât bother me, but the messiness would make us not the best match for friendship. That said, his puppy dog blue eyes make me weak in the knees. As Iâve probably said before. lol Cheers!
Clint, He is cute and I too am a sucker for blue eyes. I am sure he is harmless. Fondly, Michael
I'm inspired to throw something out. It's a shame trash day isn't until Thursday.
Love it! I threw out 3 trash bags of debris after I wrote that. :-)
Nice one Brian. You know my mantra on these things-if it gets done it'll get done. Mind it helps living in a solo sexual Ivory Tower đĩâđĢ BTW big đŦđ§ football (Soccer to you Yanks) win over Mexico yesterday. I'm sure there will be many babies born in 9ths time đ Cheers DougT đ´ķ §ķ ĸķ Ĩķ Žķ §ķ ŋ đŦđ§
Thanks, Doug! Yeah, Iâm just trying to get more done than thinking about getting it done here. As for football, I was in a crowd of World Cup fans. We have a bigger Mexican population than UK fans here. But I think most Angelenos were most impressed with the game playâĻand short shorts! Eye candy is always a winner. Cheers!
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