This broom was photographed by my oldest daughter and it does indeed
serve it's intended purpose. It is mainly used as an outdoor broom to
clean patios and yards. I have noticed that Paraguayans tend to keep a
very neat yard even when they live in a humble home.While mentioning this to my neighbor, she shared a Guarani 'wives' tale' with me. It seems that the mothers and grand mothers are always telling the young girls to do a thorough sweeping of the yard, porch, and house.
This sweeping needs to be done in a methodical, meticulous manner because it will effect the future of the young lady. A girl needs to be extremely cautious while sweeping so as not to leave behind any litter or dust bunnies because each one left behind represents a flaw in her future husband.
So a lazy, careless girl will undoubtedly end up married to a man with many character flaws, where as a diligent girl will find herself betrothed to a nearly flawless man.
No wonder my neighbor's daughter gets up early and sweeps the yard almost every day. Even the sidewalk! Her husband will certainly be a saint! Personally, I am not so sure I would enjoy being married to a perfect man. I would probably leave a few dust bunnies just to make sure my future husband had a little 'rascal' left in him!
My dream man!
(artwork by BRIT ART)
Cute post! I love to read "old wives' tales" from different countries.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you married the perfect man for you! :o)
Hmmm... I'd never heard of that. Makes sense. I noticed they swept a lot when I was there too. :) I also used to wonder why they would iron stuff like underwear. I found out later that it was to kill the bugs that would get on the clothes while they were drying. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the way you think. Gave me a good laugh that did, leaving a few dust bunnies behind to get a bit of a rascal!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Glenn B