HOWEVER: My ex loved the IDEA of sweaters. She had about 8 feet of closet space with hanging sweaters and half of that space with bags of sweaters on the floor. One September, I attached a (today’s) dated stick-it to all her sweaters. After 18 months, I suggested that if any sweater still had its stick-it, she had clearly not worn it either of the last two winters, so it might as well be sold or donated. We didn’t get divorced over that, but it was a near thing. And she was still grumbling about it when we DID get our divorce.
Good thinking. Always an alternative if one looks for it. And sometimes it helps to have a bit of a nudge in the right direction from a trusted source.
Bilan about 3 years ago
Score one for the brainiac Mrs Olsen.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
Win Win!
HOWEVER: My ex loved the IDEA of sweaters. She had about 8 feet of closet space with hanging sweaters and half of that space with bags of sweaters on the floor. One September, I attached a (today’s) dated stick-it to all her sweaters. After 18 months, I suggested that if any sweater still had its stick-it, she had clearly not worn it either of the last two winters, so it might as well be sold or donated. We didn’t get divorced over that, but it was a near thing. And she was still grumbling about it when we DID get our divorce.
sandpiper about 3 years ago
Good thinking. Always an alternative if one looks for it. And sometimes it helps to have a bit of a nudge in the right direction from a trusted source.
Theseus2 about 3 years ago
Mrs Olsen and Caulfield working together? Now that is a scary thought.^^
ewaldoeh about 3 years ago
I still love that old gal.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member about 3 years ago
How far away is Mrs. Olsen’s garage from Caulfield’s? They might have to worry about transportation.
YatInExile about 3 years ago
I’m not sure Caulfield will learn anything in college. The kid’s already too smart for his own good.
pony21 Premium Member about 3 years ago
I love a happy ending.
brick10 about 3 years ago
Collusion, definitely collusion.
Moonkey Premium Member about 3 years ago
And there it is!
jessegooddoggy about 3 years ago
One of the best arcs ever with these 2!
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 3 years ago
This very scenario is why your computer comes not only with a trash can but also a separate command to “empty trash”.
Mary Sullivan Premium Member about 3 years ago
Is that a threat (about keeping him back) or will she give him the money for college? LOL. I’m sure it’s the latter, but she’s softening up.
Thinkingblade about 3 years ago
I really like this opportunity to see this dynamic between the two of them. It ends up being somewhat one dimensional when they are in school.
Bilan about 3 years ago
People at the garage sale are going to wonder why Mrs Olsen is selling kids clothing.
Natarose about 3 years ago
Wow! Is she really going to help him? Interesting.