I think we should settle this right here — and right now.
The issue of towels. And how to fold them.
A stack of towels sets beneath the dining room lamp. Glowing in all of its new folded glory. This task has been performed by a male species because they do not honor the band on the edge of the towel. You know which band I am talking about, the 2 inch horizontal strip that doesn’t have any fuzzy stuffies coming from it.
I believe this flat band was put there for mothers like me, who like to watch Oprah while creating that perfect crease without having to look away from the TV. Yes, that band is my hero. I can mindlessly fold my towel in half then tri-fold it over so that when it is placed onto a shelf, (and not left to bask beneath the dining room lamp), it is the just right size for making two rows which not only feature the pretty band facing up, but allow for extra blankets and pillows to have a home, too.
The men in my house have a different technique. It’s the one with choirs singing above it called “ignore the band all together” — just get the towel bunched into a square and shove it onto the shelf while hoping the door closes.
I dunno — maybe I am having one of those Calgon moments where you bathe in wildflowers. I should be grateful the guys actually washed them. The last time Kyle went near the towels, he informed he took a short-cut. “They were dirty so I just threw them in the dryer with one of those scented thingys”.
Today’s Life Recipe: Appreciate thy band and the terri-cloth shall hum.
Painting, Blue Bonnet Rain, used in this blog is by Artist Michael Warren.
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Towels have bands. Heh, who knew?!
Bwahahaha!
Yeah, because you know those scented thingies magically remove all the dirtiness from the towels, lol.
I, too, am very particular about my towel folding. My husband does it like it should be done, but my son? If throwing them in a crumbled heap counts as folded, then he’s got it down pat.
It is always nice to hear that I am not the only picky one out there!
After 11 years of marriage my husband has finally learned how to fold towels the proper way…..well at least my way. LOL
After 34 years of marriage, I still fold the towels. I believe in re-using the same towel a few times but he doesn’t. Oh well, it’s just us 2 now, I just have a few loads a week to wash, not so bad.
I am SO anal about having to have my towels folded the right way too! I agree, they just don’t fit in the cupboard properly if they aren’t folded right.
Glad to see I’m not alone out there!
Yes - there is a right way and many wrong ways to fold a towel and it sounds like you fold like me!
Take care - Kellan
U can’t expect the male species to fold the towels exactly like u, do u? That’s jes against the law of the universe! hahaha
Hee hee, my momma taught me how to fold towels and no one can tell me any different. I hate it when they are not done right. I almost always do them myself, though I did teach my hubby when we were first married. He does not honour the band though. ugh.
Hope all is well with you and yours, take care.
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