A Clothesline Opportunity

I sometimes wonder that, if my dryer hadn't conked out three years ago, would I be using a clothesline today? I would like to think so, but I must admit that sometimes (in my darker moments...) it would be so much easier to just toss a load in the dryer. But since I don't have a newfangled dryer tempting me with all its bells and whistles; I hang.

Sometimes opportunity comes in strange ways. It's whether or not we choose to take that opportunity that is quite often the hard part. I understand the beauty and nostalgia of hanging laundry, but it's the actual DOING it that is quite often difficult. I love this quote by Thomas Alva Edison, "Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work". And yes, let's be honest, sometimes hanging laundry is just plain work...but within it lies great opportunity. Opportunity to save energy and money. Opportunity for your clothes to last longer. Opportunity to do your own small part for the greater good of the earth.

So while the humble clothespin has 100% hold on me now; I do understand the hesitance of some to actually get going and actually do it themselves. Hanging laundry around the house in the depths of winter is not fun. But it is countered with the sheer joy of hanging outside in the summertime. It does take effort, planning, and a good eye on the weather report, but it is so worth it. Small smug satisfaction can be a good feeling too!

So those of you who like the idea of hanging laundry, but have yet to try it, I say start small and see how you like it. You might be surprised at the ease of hanging. No waiting around for the dryer to dry the load; you are free to leave! No risk of a dryer fire. Lower energy bills too.
I started air-drying out of sheer necessity at the time of my dryer failure. I was really mad at the time without the use of my once-beloved dryer. But you know what? I got over it. You will too.

Marilyn