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Going for Gold

Going for Gold

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The Olympics end today. What a run it’s been! From the rainy opening with the torch carried across the rooftops of Paris to the final games and heats, there have been thrills for sports fan — and for couch potatoes, too. 

It’s enough to make me tackle my chores with Olympic ardor. I already do my own form of race-walking, though with significantly less hip swivel. But yesterday I found myself vacuuming, cleaning and doing yard work with medals in mind. 

A bronze in dusting, a silver in weeding, and a gold in baking. It’s not a 3:51-minute 1,500 … but it’s something.

The Paper Towel School

The Paper Towel School

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I’m of the paper-towel school of house cleaning. Though I also employ a vacuum, dust cloth and broom, the humble paper towel is one of my chief weapons against dirt and grime.

Is it the most sanitary? Absolutely, you just throw it away when you’re done.

Is it the most environmentally sound? I’ll plead the Fifth on that.

But when you need a smudge remover, counter cleaner, or spill picker-upper, it can’t be beat. I’ll be taking six rolls to the cabin tomorrow, and I’m not sure it’s enough. 

(Beatrix Potter’s Mrs. Tittlemouse, who would never use paper towels.)