[Lynn]

I like this thread. It's a different perspective on the hoarder discussion. I watch those shows on late night TV and see things that people are keeping that are also in my house. Skeery.

Things I have trouble letting go:
-books, especially "good" books
-legal or important papers that I might need some day
-plastic containers for storing food
-extra buttons that come with clothing
-random electronics cords which might go with something important
-jewelry that I don't like

That's just a short list. Of all the things, the papers are most intrusive in our lives. There's too much paper lying around, cluttering tabletops and piled here and there. It remains somewhat manageable mainly because my partner couldn't stand for it to get worse. If she weren't around, I believe it would be much worse.

So...today I will spend just ten minutes going through the papers in the dining room, filling a bag with mail and papers to throw away or recycle.

I will also post the buttons to freecycle. Someone will love them for crafts or sewing, neither of which are things I do.