We have finally gotten our home into some semblance of proper order. Most things have a place and the beds are finally made (just in case you want to come visit). But doing all of that plus cleaning in this very dusty place is just too much. I broke down and did something I said I would not do-I hired a maid (sort of).
We really don't want a full time maid but some help was desperately needed, and much appreciated. I offered a friend's maid a sum of money to come dust, vaccuum, mop and clean bathrooms. She is very shy, so our friend came too and we turned it into an adventure. Maid Tig is very interested in learning about other cultures, especially culinary traditions. So she took a little time out to watch me (and participate) in making traditional Southern dishes: meatloaf and potatoes au gratin.
I fixed iced tea, which is not the norm here, and we had strawberry shortcake for dessert. Miss Tig loved it all. My friend said she wanted to go to the grocery as soon as they left to get all the ingredients to do it all again. She doesn't speak a lot of English so I showed her everything, and demonstrated how to do it all.
She is amazed by Americans, she thinks we are all so very kind and generous. I'd like to believe that most of us are, and hope she never discovers otherwise. I know that my friend treats her well. You do what you can, where you can.
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Good for you! :)
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