Spring Cleaning

February 23 marked 10 years since my Dad passed away.  In France, on vacation, unexpectedly, passed away.  Gone from this earth.  Left behind a legacy of family, friends, living for the day, falling down, dusting off, and Irish Humor.  Anyone who knew my Dad, however briefly, learned something from him.  I perhaps learned the falling down and dusting off the best.  I expect it of myself, and I accept it in others.  The hardest falls teach the most valuable lessons.  Falling comes in unexpected ways, over unexpected edges. Surely though, falling comes to all.  It is the dusting off that counts.  Even if we are dusty for a long while.  Even if we, or those next to us are so covered by yesterdays sandstorm we are hard to recognize, it is the dusting off that counts. 

It is important to dust ourselves, and just as important to dust others.  There are after all, spots we just don't think we can reach.  Don't be afraid to hand someone your duster and ask them to get that spot for you.  Help from others in your dusting might make your task a bit easier.  Of course, they might refuse.  If that is the case, kindly take your duster back for future use, back up against your obstacle, rub a little harder, and remove it yourself.  Equally, don't be afraid to help dust someone else if they ask.  If they hand you their own duster and it appears too rough or bristly, offer to use your own  feather duster. Gentle dusting is best when it comes to others. 

Dusting can be difficult.  Lots of places those dust bunnies can hide.  Be patient and attentive, and you'll find them though.  Go slowly and deliberately so as not to just scatter the dust.  Discard or cleanse thoroughly the used dusters for future use.

Dust is everywhere. Dust does not discriminate where it lands.  When someone falls or is stationary long enough, they will get dusty.   While falling and getting dusting can't be avoided, dusting off can be.  Don't avoid dusting.  I've found a little wine or Guinness can make the task easier.  Hey, I said a little.  Dust off people. Spring is coming.