SHINY SILVERWARE AND SOFT DISH TOWELS

Mrs. King walks quietly to the edge of the kitchen.  I’m busy putting away shiny silverware and hanging up soft dish towels.  This is my routine.  I use one dish towel to place on the counter, setting washed dishes there to patiently wait for me to dry them off.  I use the other dish towel to dry them once all the washing is complete.  Mrs. King is still watching, unnoticed as I focus on...