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April 08, 2026
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Dear Joanne
Your questions, her wisdom — Joanne’s here with thoughtful advice, warm humor, and a listening ear for whatever’s on your mind.
For some odd reason this week, my brain had a flashback. Time for Spring cleaning! Then I scrunched my nose up like I always do when I am perplexed – does anyone do "spring cleaning" anymore? When I was a kid, it was a week of my Mom of tearing down drapes for washing, scrubbing the baseboards, cleaning the carpets, moving all the furniture, taking the "good china" out of the china cabinet and washing it all by hand (especially if we hadn't used the good china this year), and having the house smell like the Lemon Pledge factory. It meant throwing open the windows, putting on your apron, and attacking the house like you were preparing for inspection by the Queen Consort.
Now, Spring cleaning in my world looks a little different.
First, it begins with a conversation. Not with my hubby, but with body parts. Before any project, there is a full staff meeting between my back, hips, knees and right shoulder. Then comes the planning phase, which is honestly the longest part of the whole operation. I can plan a spring-cleaning project for three solid days without ever lifting a dust rag. There are lists, categories, supply checks, and at least one trip to the store for storage bins that will eventually hold things I forgot we ever owned.
Of course, no spring cleaning can begin until we address the most dangerous area in the house: the infamous junk drawer. Every house has one. Some of us have two. It's the drawer containing dead batteries, twelve pens that don't work, rubber bands so dry they snap in half when you try to stretch them, six instruction manuals for appliances we no longer own, a birthday candle, three mystery keys, and a coupon that expired during the Clinton administration. You open the drawer and suddenly two hours later you sit at the kitchen table wondering why you kept one shoelace, a foreign coin from somewhere you know you never visited, and the charger to a phone you haven't owned since 2011.
Then there's the closet. For me, this is less about organization and more about confronting my past. I find jackets you haven't worn in fifteen years, skirts that I know will look great if I lose "just ten pounds," and at least one shirt I kept because "it's still good." It may still be good, but it also has shoulder pads!
And let us not forget the plastic bag collection in the mud room. There is a bag full of other bags, and nobody knows when it started. Deep down there is a plastic bag from a store that hasn't been in existence in years.
The real problem with spring cleaning in retirement is that everything you pick up has a story attached to it. That chipped mug? It has my kids' picture on it from when they played hockey. That weird little ceramic bunny? A gift from my granddaughter in 2015. Suddenly, what started as cleaning turns into a three-hour sentimental parade, and now I'm not organizing, I'm time traveling.
And somewhere in the middle of it all, I sit down "just for a minute." That, friends, is how my Spring cleaning ends.
Still, retirees do make progress. Maybe not in the dramatic, top-to-bottom, bleach-and-buckets way we once did, but in a wiser, more measured fashion. One drawer. One shelf. One cabinet. Then a reward break that becomes a trip to Dairy Queen.
And honestly, that's fine.
At this point in life, if you cleaned out a junk drawer, found the good scissors, and donated one sweater you were never going to wear again, that is victory in my eyes.
So, here's to spring cleaning, retirement style. Open a window, shuffle a few things around, throw out a takeout menu from 2016, and call it a day. After all, the dust will still be there tomorrow.
But a good nap on a Wednesday afternoon? PRICELESS.
Don't forget to email me this week at [email protected]. I've made so many friends! Plus, the more emails I receive and respond to, the less time I have for cleaning.
Have a great week!
Joanne
In my house: |
On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s long-standing Major League Baseball record.
The Best “Comfort” Shows to Rewatch on a Rainy Day
There’s something uniquely satisfying about putting on a familiar show when the weather turns gray. Comfort shows offer more than entertainment—they bring a sense of ease, nostalgia, and predictability that can feel especially soothing on a rainy afternoon. Whether you’re curled up with a blanket or enjoying a quiet cup of tea, rewatching a favorite series can feel like spending time with old friends.
Sitcoms are often the go-to choice for instant comfort. Lighthearted, familiar, and easy to jump into, they’re perfect when you don’t want anything too heavy. Classics like The Golden Girls deliver warm humor and friendship, while Friends offers easy laughs and familiar storylines. These types of shows are especially appealing because you can watch a single episode—or let several play in a row—without needing to follow a complicated plot.
Cozy dramas are another rainy-day favorite, especially those with comforting settings and character-driven stories. Gilmore Girls is a perfect example, with its charming small-town feel and gentle pacing. Similarly, family-centered dramas like Blue Bloods offer a mix of heartfelt moments and familiar structure that makes them easy to revisit.
For viewers who enjoy a bit of intrigue without too much intensity, classic mysteries can be incredibly soothing. Shows like Murder, She Wrote provide a predictable rhythm—there’s a puzzle, a few twists, and a satisfying resolution by the end. That dependable format makes them ideal for relaxing while the rain falls outside.
Reality and competition shows can also provide a comforting escape, especially those focused on creativity and positivity. The Great British Bake Off is a standout, known for its calm tone, friendly contestants, and cozy atmosphere. It’s the kind of show you can enjoy casually, whether you’re fully watching or just letting it play in the background.
Ultimately, the best comfort shows are the ones that feel familiar and uplifting. Rainy days invite us to slow down, and revisiting a beloved series can transform a gloomy afternoon into something warm and restorative. Sometimes, the simple pleasure of watching something you already love is exactly what makes the day feel brighter.
What type of comfort show do you reach for on a rainy day? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results: How do you currently store your photos and important files?
It’s interesting to see how many people are still keeping their photos and important files in the simplest place possible — right on their phone or computer. A good number of readers have started using cloud storage, while others prefer a mix of methods for a little extra peace of mind. Still, quite a few aren’t backing things up at all, which is easy to understand — it’s one of those tasks that’s easy to put off. Overall, it feels like many people are somewhere in the middle: relying on convenience, but also starting to think about safer ways to protect those memories and important documents.
TOP COMMENTS
“I have thousands of pictures and files stored. I use a combination of several mentioned- cloud, computer, phone and including an external hard drive from 2012- not even sure what's on that anymore! I miss “the old fashioned way". My mom had our family sitting room with labeled photo books on the spine with dates and names of family member within the pages. Many times, when we would have company, those books were taken down. Conversations, laughter and even a few tears were shed reminiscing.”
“I really do not understand the cloud. I pay a monthly fee for it. I do not know how to retrieve things on the cloud. They say I am out of storage and need more.”
“I don't know how or where to begin to back up or store files. I mainly put them in a folder on my home computer.”
“I constantly receive emails about a problem with my cloud account, which I do not have, so I'm not really interested in "the cloud." I use an external hard drive, USB's and CD's/ DVD's for my things.”
“Photo & iCloud”
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Slang Phrase of the Day
Phrase: Cheug
Meaning: Something that feels outdated, unfashionable, or no longer trendy—often used in a lighthearted way.
In a sentence: “I still use my old flip phone, and my grandkids say it’s cheug, but it works just fine for me.”
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Unrecyclable Trash Turned Into Lightweight Concrete for Roads and Buildings
A Hungarian company has developed a new type of lightweight concrete made from shredded, hard-to-recycle waste such as plastics, foam, ash, and even cigarette butts. The material can trap thousands of tons of trash per kilometer of roadway while remaining durable enough for paving, construction foundations, and insulation. By replacing traditional stone aggregates with processed waste, the innovation helps reduce landfill use and gives otherwise unusable materials a practical second life.
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