It’s a step. A small step … maybe an unproductive step … but a step.
If there is anyone out there who seriously wants to take control of the clutter in their lives but feels too overwhelmed to begin, I recommend a couple of books by Don Aslett: “Lose 200 Lbs. This Weekend” and “Clutter’s Last Stand.” He actually makes de-cluttering fun, as well as making it feel achievable.
I am in the process of cleaninIg out nearly 62 years worth of accumulated stuff in my house. Thankfully none of us were hoarders and it is easy to let go of many things. The trick I use is to not say that I have to clean out a whole room, but I have to clean out a corner of the room, or just the closet. Next is the basement, but only one small space at a time!
Last summer on my 76th b’day my 101-year-old mom passed away. I took it as a symbolic message to simplify then reboot my life. Tossed out three big dumpsters worth of drek from every room in the apartment: clothes, books, tchotchkes, kitchen junk, everything. If it gave me no joy, out it went. (Kept many books, art and craft materials). I actually felt lighter. Brought my car up to shape, now I’m catching up with all the dental work I let slide. After the estate is settled, and World War XIX is over, then I’m off to see the world—and maybe a few more places. Enceladus, or the 8th dimension, anyone?
jagedlo over 3 years ago
The clutter that Joe mentioned yesterday?
pony21 Premium Member over 3 years ago
It’s a step. A small step … maybe an unproductive step … but a step.
If there is anyone out there who seriously wants to take control of the clutter in their lives but feels too overwhelmed to begin, I recommend a couple of books by Don Aslett: “Lose 200 Lbs. This Weekend” and “Clutter’s Last Stand.” He actually makes de-cluttering fun, as well as making it feel achievable.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
That would make a cool man cave.
carlosrivers over 3 years ago
Call 1-800GOT JUNK…they’ll make a fortune off you
Kilrwat Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Don’t open that door McGee!!”
joannesshadow over 3 years ago
I am in the process of cleaninIg out nearly 62 years worth of accumulated stuff in my house. Thankfully none of us were hoarders and it is easy to let go of many things. The trick I use is to not say that I have to clean out a whole room, but I have to clean out a corner of the room, or just the closet. Next is the basement, but only one small space at a time!
JesseLouisMartinez over 3 years ago
That’s what he calls his junka yard
cosman over 3 years ago
i was just watching ‘Hoarders’..
Dragoncat over 3 years ago
And the moment you touch that sheet, it becomes “Avalancha”.
KennethPrice2 over 3 years ago
https://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021204#.YDGGG1RKi1s
KennethPrice2 over 3 years ago
https://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021206#.YDGGoFRKi1s
KennethPrice2 over 3 years ago
https://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021218#.YDGHWlRKi1s
KennethPrice2 over 3 years ago
https://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021220#.YDGHilRKi1s
KennethPrice2 over 3 years ago
This is the worst filing system I’ve ever seen
spaced man spliff over 3 years ago
Last summer on my 76th b’day my 101-year-old mom passed away. I took it as a symbolic message to simplify then reboot my life. Tossed out three big dumpsters worth of drek from every room in the apartment: clothes, books, tchotchkes, kitchen junk, everything. If it gave me no joy, out it went. (Kept many books, art and craft materials). I actually felt lighter. Brought my car up to shape, now I’m catching up with all the dental work I let slide. After the estate is settled, and World War XIX is over, then I’m off to see the world—and maybe a few more places. Enceladus, or the 8th dimension, anyone?
MarshaOstroff over 3 years ago
May your mother’s memory be for a blessing. As far as the rest of your post is concerned, Mazel tov! and ¡Buen viaje!
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 3 years ago
You’ve played the game “Tetris”? That’s “Trashis.”