articles, quotes etc
There was an article in the Chicago Tribune recently about the drop-off boxes that have been popping up in many places for unwanted clothes, books or other household items. The boxes often stand in parking … Continue reading
Months ago my dad and I came across this poem written by comedian George Carlin that was in an exhibit catalogue for the Rachel Perry Welty exhibit at deCordova Museum in MA. I’d be curious … Continue reading
“Lack of time is not the major issue for them (though they themselves may think it is); the real problem is a lack of clarity and definition about what a project really is, and what … Continue reading
Can you imagine putting your home on a “diet?” Watching your calorie intake and exercising to lose pounds isn’t so different from going through stuff to toss or give away to declutter your home. … Continue reading
I saw an article by Deborah L. Shelton in the Chicago Tribune about the writer’s love-hate relationship with stuff. She mentioned how in the process of moving, she freaked out when she saw how many … Continue reading
With Thanksgiving coming around the corner, it’s a good opportunity to remember what’s important to you. As Abraham Joshua Herschel said, “it is not a thing that lends significance to a moment; it is the … Continue reading
In the last 12 years, I have moved eight times and to four different states. There were always a few boxes that remained unopened after the early moves. Eventually, I would open the boxes and … Continue reading