A Woman Reading
vs A Man Powerwashing
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Thanks for this Kelcey!
I hear you, I hear you... plus it's hard to focus when someone's powerwashing. I love the inner-worlds renditions here:)
If I may, I must admit that I enjoy to watch people when they read, often inadvertently, when they chuckle, gasp, or frown. It's hard not to check what they're reading. Plus, what a pleasure it is to congregate in cafés, libraries, bookstores, public transportation, on the beach, etc. with a book. A different experience altogether, but who does not like a little sand, a pressed flower or leaf in the books we read while away from our reading nooks?
I have to add (don't laugh): powerwashing is soooooo incredibly satisfying! Yes, I'd rather read, but when I can't, I'd take powerwashing over dusting or doing the laundry:)