Mom: "You need to advertise for a widow."

Me: "Do I now?"

Mom: "Yep."

Me: "Ok, I'll post an ad on my blog this morning."

[ This is it! ]

Mom: "You need to say, 'Lonesome single man looking for lonesome single woman who can cook and clean.' "

I wasn't aware that I was lonesome, but I do need a maid…. :)