Comments on: Seven Things Lighter

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:16:28 +0000

In reply to Ember. I have seven large file drawers full of files in our office and most of them are not things I can throw away. I can't imagine a house without papers. Even if I didn't have so much paperwork to do, I'd still keep the things we need to for taxes, correspondence as you mentioned, etc. I hope your sorting goes well and you feel that much lighter, Ember! xxoo

By: Ember

Ember — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:00:10 +0000

Absolutely! Papers! Sometimes I go into homes where the people have no papers – no files, books, journals, magazine, notepads, manuscripts AT ALL. And I wonder – how do they do that? How do they get through life without any paperwork? I have two big take-a-deep-breath-and-get-on-with-its coming up: one is sorting out the large box of ‘useful’ electrical components under the stairs, the other is sorting through my bulging files of correspondence, liturgical resources and treasured poems/articles.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:54:49 +0000

In reply to Ganeida.

That’s what my main two areas are, Ganeida…books and paper! Still, I figure little bits at a time add up. Blessings on you today…

By: Ganeida

Ganeida — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:53:29 +0000

I have been giving away most of the kids toys around here because the grandkids are in no hurry to arrive & it was just becoming clutter I moved from one spot to another. MY biggest problem is books ~ & paper. So much paper & I can’t just ditch it. Ugh.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:06:05 +0000

In reply to sue raimo. I think about that too, Sue. I remember someone telling me years ago that when 50 things would come into their house at Christmas time, their family made it their policy to donate just as many soon after. I like your mom's friend's idea. I'm so glad you like the chair....:)

By: sue raimo

sue raimo — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:54:19 +0000

A twin challenge for me is to resist bringing in unnecessary and impulsive items this year. My mom had a friend who would always give away an item of clothing for every new one she brought in. I admired that.

By the way, we are still enjoying the chair and ottoman you donated to our house a few years ago. I think of you often when I sit in it.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:46:28 +0000

In reply to Ember. Yes. I, too, "look at the blue." :)

By: Ember

Ember — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:44:10 +0000

Blue. So many things in your home have that clear, pure, deep blue.