Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I'm house cleaning today.  I've washed down cabinets, wiped the floors, and and will dust shortly.  Since we're stuck inside, might as well make the environment pristine, or what passes for clean in our house.  I began married life at nineteen being the housekeeper for an estate with 14 huge rooms and 7 bathrooms.  My husband was the gardener.  No, the experience did not bear any resemblance to "Lady Chatterly's Lover".  I quickly became disillusioned with the cleaning.  Next week, everything had to be done all over again.  So, you see, I have the skills, just not much motivation.  I also try to use environmentally friendly products, and between you and me, they don't really do the trick as well.  Lots of elbow grease is required.  I always feel I'm on the side of servants, so I can't really bear to hire someone to do this.  I remember vividly my thoughts about my employer on the estate.  And they were not pretty.  I'd rather suffer than feel guilty about all the blessings I have.  Well, I feel guilty anyway, but less so.  And, it's good exercise!