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Clutter…it’s Everywhere!
Well, it had to come. We are in the process of decluttering the house. Part of it is the fact that I am bringing some of my mother’s possessions, so of course, had to get rid of stuff. But the other is that it’s gotten out of control, at least for me.
So started the process. And trust me, I am one of those adults with Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. It was diagnosed when I was in graduate school. The diagnosis was a godsend. Now I can name it. That mind goes shiny at the drop of a hat. That mind that goes order, ain’t gonna happen. So keeping order in the house is not that easy.
Now, we have been in the process every so often and it is in fits and starts. However, the house is starting to look less cluttered. It still is up there, but now some sense of that order is rising from the ashes. There are places in the house that need it more than others, ah my kitchen. It really needs a good emptying of shelves and decisions. Do I need this? Do I need that? How about this? And what is not, will mostly go to Goodwill.
I know the issues with Goodwill, but it is the second-hand industry in general that has those issues. It is not just Goodwill. And at this point putting it in the trash is most irresponsible. If something can get a second home, it’s a good thing.