Throughout human history, children have spent the majority of their lives with both parents every single day. This continued up through the transition to agriculture and really ended only in the modern era. Though it is an ecologically and environmentally sound form of family life and that it, ultimately, leads to greater psychological happiness. And actually washing dishes is fun. We don't have to be prosperous and find excitement from each task that we do, but it's not hard labor and I enjoy my full days at home. I'm very lucky that i can be at home all day to play with amaya and let her learn from me: cooking, sewing, washing, cleaning, reading, gardening, fixing, writing, drawing, crafting. woman's work? perhaps. but i think its better than lining the pockets of someone else, working for basically nothing (for what end or purpose), probably harming the earth more (we have 30 percent less environmental impact by me not working). this work i do at home benefits us, not some unknown corp exec and doesnt pollute the earth. We have made the choice to live off of one salary (and my husband works only four days a week) and that means that we will always be poor. one car, less "stuff", nothing new for years, but much more happier. that means we get to see and be part of her milestones, hear each new word uttered and each new task mastered. She learns how to live, truly live: forage and hunt for food and prepare it from scratch, reuse and reclaim and collect water, build a shelter and this means happiness and avoiding misery. Learning to be clean is part of being human. Chores, scrubbing the toilets, washing clothes is not drudgery, but something to be enjoyed, part of cleaning up after ourselves. it leads to satisfaction and being good stewards of our earth. Writer, Emma Chapman, defines Permaculture as: "Permaculture, originally 'Permanent Agriculture', is often viewed as a set of gardening techniques, but it has in fact developed into a whole design philosophy, and for some people a philosophy for life. Its central theme is the creation of human systems which provide for human needs, but using many natural elements and drawing inspiration from natural ecosystems. Its goals and priorities coincide with what many people see as the core requirements for sustainability."

Dishwasher appears to be in good shape. No hard water deposits. No rust.