Chapter 9
Jacksonville, FL
I RETURNED HOME two hours later somewhat energized. So much so, in fact, that I stripped the beds and started what would be the first of several loads of laundry. Domestic juices flowing, I cleaned the bathroom and ran a dust mop over the hardwood floors in the living, dining, and bedroom areas. Then I used water and vinegar on the tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom. This activity carried me through two of the loads of clothes, and I decided to take a break. Mike came home just as I was taking the last load out of the dryer.
“You’re just in time,” I said.
“For what?”
“I’ve washed all the sheets and towels, and you can help me make up the beds.”
“I can do that.”
We put both of our beds to rights and spent a few minutes folding towels and storing them i
