Choosing a Counter
Was listening to a man talk on the radio
about how to choose your kitchen counter,
realized it was excellent guidelines
on how to choose a husband.
First, he said, decide on the color you want,
what will go with your decor, compliment your walls.
Get them to cut you off a sample, they'll do it
if you look like you're serious.
Take it home and don't be hasty,
it's your lifetime we're talking about.
Put it in different areas of your kitchen,
against the wall, get right down on the floor with it,
see how it goes with the linoleum or whatever you have.
You don't want to change that
once you've installed your selection
and what seems like a minor irritation now
will only get worse under stress.
Check it out at different times of the day,
under various lighting conditions;
first thing in the morning, if it's bad,
it isn't going to get better in a day or two.
Remember, you are the one who's going
to look at it when you wake up.
It's got to be fine in the night
and make a lot of good sense in the day.
Try placing some of your favorite foods on it.
Finally, when you are absolutely sure
this is what you want in your house for a long time,
go to the store and tell them what length
you need.
Michelle Desbarats Fels
Ottawa ON
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