the answer is:

..."Thank you very much." Although you might think this quote is attributed to The King, (Elvis Presley), it has nothing to do with ole' swivel hips. And lots to do with a small household chore I was pondering earlier in the week. On a day when I did not work and was in m pjs most of the morning, doing some things that needed my attention on the home front.

Like laundry. Which makes me very thankful for all the modern conveniences that come together so getting clothing clean is not really a 'chore'. Things we all tend to take for granted, like electricity on demand. All you have to do is flip the switch or press the button and ta-da! Instant power at your command! Lights come on, appliances obey your bidding. Beds are warmed when you are cold and ready to snuggle in. Food is kept cold, or frozen, readily available as needed. Interior climate is controlled: heated or cooled at the mere touch of a finger. Amazing!

Washer and dryers, detergent, power to run those things, funds to pay for all. All things that much of the world does not have. Which leads to the question that should precede the answer  provided in the first paragraph. There will come a time when The Man Who Lives Here will be inquiring, asking for advice. Wanting to know what sort of item might be well received at the next gift-giving occasion, which will probably be Christmas.

Several years ago, when he posed the question I said: An occasional bit of support with the cost of groceries. The person (me!) who works at the grocery store buys about 95% of the food that comes in the house. If you would consider helping with the purchase of the food you eat, that would be a welcome gift. It worked for a little while.

The answer, should I receive it, will apply to the fact that I have been doing laundry for other people most of my life. I am aware/thankful for the water and appliances that make it possible. Plus electricity moving through power lines and wires that make things pump and spin. And commercially available laundry detergent to make things clean. And the delicious scent and convenience of dryer sheets.

Then the clothing goes from the washer to the dryer, heated and tumbled to perfection. Ready to fold and put away. It magically appears in the drawer, clean and folded on a regular basis. It mysteriously appears, on hangers in the closet, several times a week. This baffling occurrence cannot be attributed to the Clean Underwear Fairy, even though there is no witness to how it happens.

What I would like to hear, at least once a day: "Thank You Very Much." Or maybe: "It is so nice to have clean clothing to put on each day. I have been wondering for years where it comes from over and over and over and over and over???"