TromboneAl
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It's hard clearing out the clutter II
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I decided last weekend that there is NO reason to keep any journals that are over ten years old, or even old technical reports. If I really want to keep a hand in when I retire (which I doubt), then I can get up-to-date information via inter-library loan. They aren't exactly light reading, but probably a library can use them. So, out they go.
Next: unusable, torn, shabby luggage. I have nice luggage and the old stuff is outta here!
And then there are those clothes and shoes that I never wear, even though they fit and aren't very worn. Off to Goodwill.
Next: unusable, torn, shabby luggage. I have nice luggage and the old stuff is outta here!
And then there are those clothes and shoes that I never wear, even though they fit and aren't very worn. Off to Goodwill.
For our last two trips my spouse found roller suitcases at garage sales-- $1 each. At those prices I don't have to care what happens to the luggage or the contents.
My next personal challenge is reducing a week's luggage to a backpack. Including the laptop...
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Refusing the grandfather clock!
This thread has inspired me as well.
Years ago, my parents built a beautiful grandfather clock...it's huge, over 7 feet tall, solid cherry, chimes on the quarter hour, etc...and it stands in a place of honor in my Dad's house. For years, my brother and I each coveted this clock -- not as a timepiece, but as a tangible reminder of our parents and their skills. I thought that I would fight my brother to the end for custody of the clock.
I no longer feel that way. I recently realized I don't want the burden of having to keep it, and move it with us wherever we end up. So, my brother will inherit it...I am at peace.
This thread has inspired me as well.
Years ago, my parents built a beautiful grandfather clock...it's huge, over 7 feet tall, solid cherry, chimes on the quarter hour, etc...and it stands in a place of honor in my Dad's house. For years, my brother and I each coveted this clock -- not as a timepiece, but as a tangible reminder of our parents and their skills. I thought that I would fight my brother to the end for custody of the clock.
I no longer feel that way. I recently realized I don't want the burden of having to keep it, and move it with us wherever we end up. So, my brother will inherit it...I am at peace.
