Clear As Glass?

     "I can see clearly now, the rain is gone....."

                                                               Johnny Nash, 1972


     After several days of grey skies and rain, it was a welcome relief to see the sun shining.  It was kissing the tops of the trees, with their Autumn hues of red and gold, making them appear as if they had a light of their own.

     As I walked into the kitchen on this bright and beautiful sunny morning I was literally awestruck by what I saw.....or rather the lack of what I could see.  The kitchen windows were really dirty.

     I noticed that some unknown graffiti artist had drawn a huge face and heart in one window, along with what looked like a possibly well placed tongue in the lower part of the artwork.

     I'm trying to remember, when was the last time I washed them? Possibly around the turn of the century.  I do remember that when I had last cleaned them, one son in law shot the hose on the outside of them....after I had cleaned them.......thinking he was oh so funny. I must have made a mental note right then and there to never wash them again.

     I can not remember how many days I have looked through them and thought, "Good grief, foggy again?"

     I could close the blinds, but that would defeat the enjoyment of the sunshine.

     I could wash them.  The weather forecast is excellent for washing windows.  

     What fun would that be?  I've got better things to do.