Dirty Car

Hello,

 

I went to the store this morning in the midst of a slight drizzle. There must be a lot of dirt on the street because now quite a bit of is back on the car. I had been very careful driving through puddles, but no more, as it is quite a different picture now. It was great to have a clean car for a week or two.

 

I also picked up some of the city manager’s one bag challenge of cleaning up Cedar Rapids. The person behind the desk asked if I wanted two bags and I took them. I was surprised that they let me have two because I know they do not want people to use them for their own personal garbage. We do not have to pay to remove these bags. We do not have so much garbage so I often just put the clean up bags in the regular bin. But I could tell this was going to be a big load. I might pick up some more trash later in the afternoon if it is much dryer out. I do not like picking up wet things. These bags have gloves rolled in side of them, but they are cotton gloves so not much help for wet conditions.

 

I do not need so many pair of these gloves since I already had at least one set at home. I will not throw them away, but find an outlet for them. These can be washed and I will do that when I wash rags.

 

Speaking of rags, I was showing a high school volunteer how to clean the library shelves. I also suggested that she wipe off the books before putting them back. I had a rag and recommended she use that instead of a paper towel, stating as I gave it to her, “I believe in rags.”

 

I was astonished to see her nod her head and say, “I do too.”

 

Who knew this about the younger generation? There is hope for the future.

 

Paula