WHAT was I thinking? (World Trade Center)

I have enjoyed my Blockbuster Online subscription. I took full advantage of the Total Access feature, which allowed me to exchange a DVD at a local store for another movie, instead of mailing it back, but when they raised the price recently, I dropped to a plan without that feature.

Last week I returned my final DVD shipped while I had the exchange privilege. I wandered the store, considering which movie to choose for my last, hands-on, selection.

I saw World Trade Center on the shelf and rented it. What was I thinking?

I had intended to see this movie. I heard that it was very well done. My friends recommended it.

But that is not where I need to be mentally this week! I have stuff that urgently needs to be done. The last class of the current Cooking For Life session is today. I'm tired. Really tired.

Sigh. I may return the movie without even opening it.

It's guaranteed! (Automatic Shower Cleaner)

Update: the product is "The Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner" by S. C. Johnson.

It's guaranteed. It says so on the box.

A bathroom "tool" was introduced a couple of years ago that promises to clean your shower or tub for you. It promises not only to clean them, but to eliminate soap scum, mold and mildew, even if you start with the fixtures dirty.

I looked at them when they were introduced and decided that, while the idea was appealing, the refills were overpriced. I also doubted that I could install the appliance along with my hand-held shower unit, which I am unwilling to give up.

Tonight I saw them on sale, and bought one. What changed? A plumbing disaster last fall.

I haven't cleaned the back shower since my neighbor's kitchen garbage backed up into it last fall. I cleaned the floors. The apartment management had the carpets cleaned. My sister washed the towels that we used to sop up the mess. I washed the tub into which we threw them as they became soaked. I cleaned the sinks where we washed up.

But I haven't dealt with the shower itself. I threw out the damaged blanket and quietly closed the door. And kept it closed.

Other things simply had higher priority. A lot of other things. It's been a tough winter. The fatigue and distraction are insidious. I'm doing better now, but I'm still tired, and there's so much lost ground to recover....

I just looked in the shower a day or so ago. And closed the door again.

But the appliance is guaranteed. If you use it daily for 14 to 21 days, the shower will be clean, even if you start with it dirty. It says so on the box.

We'll see.

Just the headlines...

I haven't been keeping up my blog. I'm tired, and have stuff that urgently needs my attention, but I don't want to leave you all in the dark.

So here are the headlines:

• My sister and I had a good visit.
• The apartment makeover has been postponed until late April or May.
• I've decided to apply for the position teaching Cooking for Life classes for The Cancer Project.
• I've started the telephone Healthy Living coaching program offered in conjunction with my fitness club membership, courtesy of my Medicare HMO. My second session is tomorrow.
• I'm making progress at home slowly.
• I've resumed giving things away by freecycling them. www.freecycle.org

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