Some months after John died, I was small enough to wear his t-shirts. There were two themes – church and trains. Most didn’t appear to have been worn. I enjoyed wearing them and always turned them inside out before washing them, wanting to protect the words and pictures. Fairly soon I was annoyed with turning them right side out again. The routine was to take the clothes from the dryer to the bed. That was fine for folding sheets and towels, but hanging up those t-shirts made my mouth turn down. Did it matter? It did to me!
It took a few weeks to find a solution. I turned the shirts as I took them out of the dryer and tossed them on the pony wall in the laundry room. When everything else was in the laundry basket, I put the shirts on top, and there they were, ready to hang up with no hassle! It was such a simple thing, and yet it brings me joy. The next time I ask myself if something matters, I hope to pay attention and do something to make the situation better.
Mehrling Muse 
Sometimes its the little things that make a difference. xo
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Little things can loom large. ox
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I love easy solutions to vexing problems!
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Have you seen quilts mad of Tshirts? Some people love these.
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Yes. Those quilts are special. I don’t have enough for a quilt, and there are too many bed covers in this house. I’m enjoying wearing them.
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I’m always so happy to see your posts!
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Thank you. I love to write.
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Little things become big things so it’s good you have a solution. But how nice to keep John close to your heart by wearing his favorite t-shirts!
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I have to ask as I do not know what is a pony wall and what is their purpose, turning shirts inside out to wash is something I am too lazy to do
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I recently learned about pony walls. They are half walls, roughly half way to the ceiling. Some farmer in Nebraska is said to have had low walls in the horse barn so that he could see in easier. They are used as dividers in bathrooms and kitchens these days.
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That sounds different but also cool I like the idea of such wall dividers
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What a meaningful way to keep him close in heart. His clothes must be comforting🥹.
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I lost my reply. I was saying that I’m glad I can fit in those t-shirts now. I rarely go anywhere they are not appropriate. (I go to church on line now. I’m laughing that I always wear tops that would be fine for church, even though my pew now is a sofa.). John didn’t wear these tees. He wore cotton shirts with pockets — couldn’t live without pockets!
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Funny how we fall into church habits (dressing nicely) and can’t break even when attending online😊.
I’m actually posting an image tomorrow of how my “reply” is often lost! I understand the frustration!
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I usually turn them inside out when I hang them. No problem with folding, love it better than washing clothes.🥰
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My drawers are full of jeans, sweaters, and sweatshirts, so I hang t-shirts up in a large closet.
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I hang my t-shirts, too. Don’t have a fancy pony wall, though 🙂
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I could live without the silly pony wall, but the laundry room would look even more peculiar.
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