The Power of Clean Dishes

It is a great comfort to hear the familiar sound of a dishwasher at work in the night, to hear it gurgling and humming, to hear the sound of water being pumped, swirling round and gushing out, as the washing cycle switches phase rhythmically.

It is also comforting to know that, whatever comes tomorrow, there will be hot dishes waiting, sparkling forks and spoons, spotless cups and bowls. Nothing would be wrong that could not be fixed, when the clean dishes are waiting for their share of hot food, when the child is hungry and waiting, and at mealtime, the whole family finally gathers.  ¶ 10:38 PM