Laundromat Short-Cuts…

Until mid-twentieth century, most American women had every right to sing “washday blues,” because one day of the week—for most, the longest day—was committed to washing, hanging out, ironing and folding the family duds. The day started with a trip to the laundromat, since most homes at the time were lucky to have indoor plumbing, much less washing machine and dryers. I recall my mother telling…