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November 24, 2024
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Ellen Smith

Articles by Ellen Smith

Nurses to the Rescue

Have you ever needed to go around the rules in order to accomplish something? I have, and here’s my story… Recently a couple hired me to

Honestly Speaking

There I was cleaning out every nook and cranny of a large apartment no one had lived in for several years. I started in the

Addressing Mail Fraud

I have a beloved client who is tireless in her efforts to prevent her identity from being stolen. She is heeding the warnings she received

Win, Win, Win

As our outdoor chores wind down and the last leaves are bagged, we turn our thoughts indoors and inside our clothes closets. We evaluate and

Prepping for Meal Prep

I am considering learning a new skill. Okay, I mean besides Instagram. I would like to learn the art of meal prepping, or as it

The New Casual

A current TV commercial (I don’t actually remember what was being advertised) depicts a lively, attractive 20-something woman, dressed in a conservative top, getting ready

They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

Our very knowledgeable and reliable appliance repairman recently declared our 24-year-old washing machine to be unfixable. It’s time on this earth is limited. Today anyone

The True Value

A couple of weeks ago, one of my clients hired me to clean out her mother’s large one-bedroom apartment. Currently the woman is living in

Making Room for COVID Dogs

Many people in my neighborhood have welcomed dogs into their families this winter, during the weeks of quarantine. Whether for entertainment, companionship or having a

Self-Help

I miss working with my clients face to face. I miss the interaction with the client, helping them transport items to new “homes” other than