Today is trash day. Three cheers for Tuesday trash day. I’ll add an extra T and make it an alliteration. It’s Tuesday Terrific Trash day. It’s terrific because the trash smells. I decided to clean the refrigerator this past weekend.
“Hold on, Ray. Who cleaned the refrigerator this past weekend?”
“I bolted the door. Set the alarm. How did you bypass my security, Tay?”
“I made friends with a mystery writer on a blog close by. Have to say it, Ray. Her blog is much more interesting than some I’ve read.”
“Why are you rolling your eyes? And, what does your friend’s blog have to do with you bypassing my fool proof system?”
“She’s a mystery writer and wrote a few lines having me pick the lock and disarming the alarm. Simple enough. Go girl power. BTW, we’re having girls’ night out and spending it here.”
“I’m fine with that. Can I join?”
“There you go spoiling everything. We’ll hold it at the mystery writer’s blog. Now, let’s get back to reality, who cleaned the fridge?”
“It was my idea, Tay.”
“Who cleaned the fridge, Ray?”
“Not you.”
“Darn right. I don’t do fridge’s, floors, or flamingos.”
“Where did flamingo’s come from?”
“You started the alliteration thing. Now, fess up, who cleaned it?”
“Maid 911. I didn’t catch her name. She was too busy telling me I need to get rid of outdated and moldy stuff.”
“Now you wonder why I like to eat out, often, very often, every night if possible.”
“No, I never wondered. My fridge sparkles. Smells great.”
“When are you going to fill it?”
“Let me enjoy the clean, almost new feeling.”
“We could have cut this blog in half if you came clean quickly.”
“There are guys who read this blog. Coming clean is a step by step process for my species. It’s like tying a shoe. First, you put your shoe on. Second, check to make sure it’s on the right foot.”
“Stop, Ray. Stop.”
“BTW, can I join you at the mystery writer’s blog?”
Being truthful isn’t easy, especially when it comes to acknowledging something we’ve done or failed to do. Being truthful is important to a healthy, loving relationship. It’s the glue that builds trust one step at a time.