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The average person spends six months or more (some estimates say two to three years) of their lives waiting in line. That works out to about three days a year. And that is just in line. We spend probably more time than that waiting in other places...the dentist's office, in line to get our driver's license renewed, on hold on the phone, for the bus or train, for the oil to be changed or the car inspected. That is a lot of time out of our lives. I hate wasting time, it drives me a little crazy, and I suspect I am not alone. I have come up with a few strategies for making use of time spent waiting for something or someone.

On my phone, I keep a running list of quick tasks, and I turn to it whenever I am stuck on hold, waiting for the coffee to brew, or for the repair person, who said he would be there 'in about ten minutes.' Some of my whirlwind tasks include: Clearing off a counter, gathering up newspapers and magazines that have been left around, straightening cushions, cleaning the sink, sweeping the kitchen floor, cleaning off my desk, watering plants, or writing a quick email.

For more extended periods, or when I have waiting time not at home, my first choice is nearly always reading. My e-reader fits in my purse or tote bag and goes to appointments, on public transportation, waiting for school or practice to conclude, etc.

Other people I know have portable hobbies. My friend MaryAnn says she has finished knitting many a scarf, in the past, as she waited for her sons' basketball practices to end.

Sometimes I take work along. I may write while I wait, catch up on email, or send a few texts. I may look for new recipes and plan menus to use them. One friend of mine keeps a tote bag in her car with paper to write on, a couple of magazines to read, and a book of crossword puzzles. By keeping it in her car, she says she does not have to remember to take something if she is rushed at the last minute.

Waiting in line at the grocery store or any other store presents a different challenge. You cannot just tune out until your name is called. You have to pay some attention to the line, and especially now with social distancing and such. I have found standing in line to be a great time to delete unwanted emails, provide a quick email answer, or to delete some photos from my phone.

You can accomplish a lot in the time you spend waiting in line or for other things. What are your favorite ways to spend your waiting time? Reply and let me know. I will add some of your responses to a future issue.

Just a very quick shout out to let you know that my latest issue of Anything and Everything is now available. It's the JUNE 2020 issue and I know you're going to love it. Check it out:

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Here are the topics in the JUNE Issue...

13 Things We Can Do To Help Keep Ourselves from Getting Sick
These are 13 things you can do besides washing your hands and keeping your hands away from your face

Finding Small Victories in Gardening
Thinking deeper than the dirt you're digging and growing hope for better tomorrows

Getting Braver about Grilling
You can use your grill, even if you've never grilled out on your own before

Building a Master Grocery List
If you still like to use a paper list to go shopping, and you prefer going shopping yourself, this is a great way to go prepared and get done quickly

Recipes for the Grill
It's cooking out season, and these two recipes are delicious!
* Grilled Pesto Pizza with Chicken, Mozzarella, and Ricotta
* Grilled Pound Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Blueberries

Waking up to a Tidier House
The magic is all found in your routines. You'll learn what I do, so you too can create routines that work for you

12 Summer Social Distancing Activities
There are still plenty of ways to enjoy summer, even with social distancing. Here are a dozen

Life is Still Beautiful
It's important to keep things in perspective as we continue living in a global pandemic

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Maria

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GON JUNE Monthly Organizing Checklist Our June Organizing Checklist provides an organizing TO DO for every day of the month

GON JUNE Mini Organizing Challenges Our June Mini Challenges, one for every week in June, are focused on refreshing your home


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'After you find out all the things that can go wrong, your life becomes less about living and more about waiting.' --Chuck Palahniuk

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