My procurement of a stronger prescription proved invaluable. In particular, the realization that my 401k and the cleanliness of my home had both taken a sharp turn downward. Leaving the Dow and S&P 500 to the experts, I turned to my inner clean freak. There she was looking back at me in the mirror. The higher magnification showed a bit older looking woman than I had remembered. Apparently my inability to see clearly had me in denial on many levels.

As one things leads to another, I have discovered that dryer sheets are a phenomenal cleaning companion. I thought my house was clean and tidy, till I put on new glasses. Tidy, yes. Clean, no!

I remembered hearing about using dryer sheets to remove stubborn, baked on food from pans and casserole dishes. It really works, so why not try it on other cleaning projects.

Armed with new spectacles, and some used dryer sheets, I got to work.

Sweeping the room with a glance, I thought about and, briefly entertained the old idea, but the job required real elbow grease and I was up for the challenge.

The most impressive thing that came from my cleaning frenzy are my exquisitely clean shower doors. They looked brand new. After scrubbing them with an unused sheet, I rinsed them off and then used a clean cloth that brought them to perfection.

Using dryer sheets for cleaning is nothing new, and it's not for everyone. If you have allergies, you probably shouldn't use them for any purpose. Some self renowned experts even claim they are toxic.

I still don't like wearing glasses, but "I can see clearly now." I hadn't realized all I'd been missing, but now, when I tell you how gorgeous my grand babies are, I mean it this time. Their beauty has grown exponentially, so I guess my new optical attire is well worth the hassle after all.

What an eye-opening experience.