One of the fascinating articles carefully selected and sent to me in my newsfeed was titled, “How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder in Five Easy Steps.”
There is a looming question in that one – five steps? Five steps is already three above “easy.” I didn’t bother to read the article because I have learned, after three feeder attempts, that the easiest way to clean one is to avoid putting one out.
It’s August again, and my Indian Paintbrush is drying up, the little flyers are visiting elsewhere, and the grasshoppers are starting to dine on the petunias. After I finish watering the bedraggled flowers, I am going to clean something else in five easy steps.
First step – make a list of what to clean. Second step – stand up. Third step – grab my water bottle for hydration during the big event. Fourth step – check email and phone for possible diversions from cleaning. Fifth step – hang the list on the refrigerator.
I do enjoy getting my steps in each day.