The dishes are often my mortal enemies but today I have won.

Before: sink and counter full of dishes

After: washed dishes in the rack and sink & counterf cleared

washed dishes sat in the dishwasher to dry bigger items lying on the drying mat on top of the stove

I pat myself on both sides of my back for this victory. But I must remember that the time will come for me to stand alone again and fight the Dish Dragon. I won today. I can win again next time.