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Today is.......
National Hang Out Day!
National Hang Out Day!
When I found out about Project Laundry List and National Hang Out Day, I was thrilled. As a nonprofit organization, Project Laundry List dedicates itself to the Right-To-Dry Movement. They advocate line drying your clothes and washing them in cold water. The movement includes prohibiting homeowners associations {and the like} from banning your use of an outdoor clothesline. Should someone's perception of tasteful aesthetics dictate your ability to hang-dry your clothes?
This hits home because a few years ago, we lived in an older house with no dryer. In the backyard were two very old and huge oak trees so we tied a heavy-duty rope from one tree to the next. I was used to using a dryer, but after a while the time that I spent outside hanging up our clothes became my "me" time. It was quiet outside and the smell of nature was almost mesmerizing. The feel of the warm sun stopped time for a moment.
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Karina
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Hi Evelyn,
ReplyDeleteAh yes the sweet smell of sunshine on the clothes. That is the best. Thank you for reminding me.
I just stopped by and shared at Freedom Fridays. I also tweeted about it. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing. It's always great to have you. Don't forget the rum!
Sincerely,
Karina
I used to help my grandmother hang clothes. I remember I thought it was such a big deal when she'd raise them w/the poles. It must have been more working having me 'help' but you'd have never known it; she was splendid that way.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosey,
ReplyDeleteThat's such a touching thing to say about your grandmother - she was splendid that way. It's amazing at the memories we get from a clothesline. Thank you so much for sharing that story.
Sincerely,
Karina
our home owners association prohibits clothes lines
ReplyDeleteHi AnnMarie,
ReplyDeleteThat's such a shame. Thank you for stopping by and sharing.
Sincerely,
Karina
Man, clothes lines used to be in every backyard. I remember mine from childhood and remember looking over fences to see other moms hanging up their laundry and laughing at the underwear hanging everywhere. The good and bad of technology...
ReplyDeleteHi Heather,
ReplyDeleteYeah they used to be everywhere. It's such a shame that somewhere along the line, they became almost extinct. I loved using mine. Thank you for stopping by.
Sincerely,
Karina
I also remember the good times of hanging out clothes with my Mother, especially bringing them in with that awesome fresh smell of sunshine on the the clothes:)))
ReplyDeletePS I am following you in even more ways than before:)))) Have you shared this at Freedom Fridays yet?? :))))