An Old Recipe For Washing Clothes

I received this e-mail from my mother-in-law today. I thought it was so cute that I just had to share it here. I'm sure you will get a chuckle out of this and feel the sweetness of the letter as much as I did.

Years ago an Alabama grandmother gave the new bride the following recipe: this is an exact copy as written and found in an old scrapbook - with spelling errors and all.

WARSHING CLOTHES

Build fire in backyard to heat kettle of rain water. Set tubs so smoke wont blow in eyes if wind is pert. Shave one hole cake of lie soap in boilin water.

Sort things, make 3 piles
1 pile white,
1 pile colored,
1 pile work britches and rags.

To make starch, stir flour in cool water to smooth, then thin down with boiling water. Take white things, rub dirty spots on board, scrub hard, and boil, then rub colored don't boil just wrench and starch. Take things out of kettle with broom stick handle, then wrench, and starch. Hang old rags on fence. Spread tea towels on grass. Pore wrench water in flower bed. Scrub porch with hot soapy water..
Turn tubs upside down. Go put on clean dress, smooth hair with hair combs.. Brew cup of tea, sit and rock a spell and count your blessings.

Now didn't this just make you smile. I'm counting my blessings that I have a modern washing machine, but how I love the simple pleasures of life. I certainly am blessed, and I hope to remember to count them every day.

What does your soul's garden grow?

A good quote can spark an explosion of creativity and ideas to burst forth. ~JarieLyn~

Sometimes a good quote can alter the direction of one's journey. Paradigm shifts, inspiration, motivation, and enlightenment are all a part of that journey. The more I read, the more I grow. I'm starting this blog because I want to share the quotes and other sayings that have uplifted me, made me laugh or pissed me off. Mostly, it will be all positive but not in a controlled, structured way. This is my embarkment to personal development. This is what feeds my soul. Maybe by feeding my own soul, I'll be watering yours as well. What does your soul's garden grow?

I intend to post a lot of original quotes from friends, family and myself, as well as known published quotes from famous people. Whatever moves me in the moment....... I will allow the universe to speak to me, whatever I post will be meant for someone who needs to hear those words. So, if you happened upon my site, you are meant to be here for a reason.

Today's quote is from one of my best friends. I've known her for about 28 years. Her trademark signature at the end of every e-mail is her own original quote.

She says......

You have a magnificent mind, change it often. ~ Cindy Gregory