It was “Wash Day.” Elise got right to work separating the laundry into piles. She loaded the washer, reached for the cleaning agents, and meticulously measured the bleach, detergent, and fabric softener, pouring each into their respective receptacles. Elise hit the start button. As soon as she glanced at the remaining piles, she realized she had made a terrible mistake. The white clothes were still on the floor. “No!” Elise exclaimed, jamming the stop-cycle button. She removed her permanent-press clothing … Continue reading →