When the sun begins to get a proper hold and the temperature rises slightly above freezing, a strange phenomenon that repeats itself every year occurs. It particularly affects the female half of the population and presents itself as restlessness and an urge to play with water. It starts with splashing water and chemicals up the walls and windows, then moves on to textile pieces, rubbing frantically. This state can last for several days and eventually subsides when most of the rooms in the house have been through it. During this phase, it is advisable to stay as far away as possible. If one happens to be in the way, it can result in harsh words and momentary life crises. Trying to participate in these activities rarely yields positive results. Then one is generally characterized as sloppy, inaccurate, and a troublemaker who ideally shouldn't be in a wooden house at all.

Strangely enough, it is much worse to be the cause of repetitive work than to do nothing at all. Remaining spots and imaginary holidays are not regarded with mercy. They are pursued by hissing, quite red-hot tuft-swingers who invoke all sorts of punishments for the careless slob (who slinks out the door and seeks refuge outside in the woodshed). This phase is followed by an intermediate phase characterized by restless pacing across the living room floor, peeking out the windows, difficulty sitting still, and unstable moods. The final phase seems to be triggered by air temperature. It usually occurs on a gray day when the temperature exceeds 5 degrees while there is still snow on the ground. Then a morbid, compulsive, and unstoppable urge to tidy up sheds and garages arises. It is accompanied by a total lack of respect for other people's belongings, which have been cared for over the years and highly valued by their owner. It often occurs in such a way that the attacked person throws one of their own things, some piece of trash that has been kept solely to serve this purpose. Then it is demanded that the other party throw away one of their highly valued possessions. If someone attempts to sacrifice a small item, it is demanded that more items be thrown away, so that the volume is at least equal to the volume of what the attacked person has thrown away. And it continues like that. Discussions and negotiations with the attacked party are usually pointless. The only thing one can achieve with it is to delay time a little. The most effective approach is to try to save the items that are most valuable. Another technique that sometimes works is to put the items in the car and drive away with them. Then one can sneak them back into place later unbeknownst to others. There is always a risk of being discovered, but one can try excuses such as the trash container was full, the bulky waste site was closed, and one had to clear the car to transport something else. One should not use the same excuse multiple times in a row. The situation can last until the last snow melts and it becomes possible to dig in the soil around the house. Then a more peaceful time comes as the energy is focused on various plant growths and their well-being. Then one can enjoy the summer and try to replace the terrible losses with new treasures.