Movers and Shakers
From the time of childhood to an adult, the world is full of warnings of dangers you need to steer clear of: be good or Santa won’t give you a present; don’t let black cats cross your path or you’ll have bad luck; don’t eat too many sweets or you’ll get diabetes. Yet, never once did I get the heads up about “stuff.”
All of your life you accumulate favorite items that you surround yourself with and enjoy. (I figure I have a good 40 years under my belt, easily.) Then comes the dreaded moving day when you have to dismantle your life. Suddenly you are confronted with “stuff.”
After two hours of packing and carrying boxes down the stairs, I quickly realized the error of my ways. Having over 30 pairs of blue jeans and three closets full of clothes added to my misery. (Denim is my downfall.) After four hours, what I had once considered prized possessions I found I had developed an intense dislike for.
At the end of the day, I viewed that storage shed full of my belongings, and I would have preferred to throw a bomb inside and destroy it all. I told Gay, “It’s pretty sad when you look and all you can think is 75 percent of this will go to the next rummage sale.” My so-called precious items were now a burden.
Now I notice all these handy de-clutter tips in magazines. One said you should pick up each item in your house and if it doesn’t feel “magical,” get rid of it. Esther’s hint—if you buy an item of clothing, you must remove one. Georgia says you should know where to find anything in your house if someone asks for it.
Now I understand the signs that say “Simplify.” I can live with just a coffee pot, a wineglass, some clothes and the love of family and friends.
Tuning in to “Hoarders,”
– Dee Baby
-
Weather
Failure notice from provider:
Connection Error:http_request_failedUpcoming Events
May 2025 SSunday MMonday TTuesday WWednesday TThursday FFriday SSaturday 27April 27, 2025 28April 28, 2025 29April 29, 2025 30April 30, 2025 1May 1, 2025 2May 2, 2025 3May 3, 2025 4May 4, 2025 5May 5, 2025 6May 6, 2025 7May 7, 2025 8May 8, 2025 9May 9, 2025 10May 10, 2025 11May 11, 2025 12May 12, 2025 13May 13, 2025 14May 14, 2025 15May 15, 2025 16May 16, 2025 17May 17, 2025 18May 18, 2025 19May 19, 2025 20May 20, 2025 21May 21, 2025 22May 22, 2025 23May 23, 2025 24May 24, 2025 25May 25, 2025 26May 26, 2025 27May 27, 2025 28May 28, 2025 29May 29, 2025 30May 30, 2025 31May 31, 2025 -
Recent Posts
Contact Us
Archives
Tweet