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| I take newspapers and magazines to the recycling bin. I take books to the library for their seasonal sales. I sell aluminum cans and other metals to a crap yard not far from here. (They even buy wire hangers.) Some things can't be recycled. A toothbrush, etc., is just trash. I remember reading the late columnist Erma Bombeck writing about her mother saving everything, going as far as rinsing the dental floss and hanging it out to dry. I am learning to let go of things. Single socks or unmatched gloves, for instance, just need to go. I have held onto such for years before realizing the mate is never going to appear. I never donate old shoes because I wear them until they are worn out, holes in the soles, or just too embarrassing to hand a volunteer somewhere. I will wear a T-shirt with a stain or small hole because I do yard work. However, those kinds of clothes do not make good giveaways. I am learning that if I'm not using it at least once or twice a year, it's time to discard it or pass it along. The clothes I use for dress up are so out of style, I tell people I'm going "retro". I wear clothes that have shoulder pads! I have given up camp shirts and color block outfits. I confess I still like the costume jewelry of the 90's, color coordinated to the outfit. I didn't like contemporary shoe styles until slip on sneakers became acceptable for people of age. My tastes are definitely retro. I prefer long woolen coats with a lining, but they're hard to find and very expensive. And who can afford the dry cleaners? These days, people just buy new shorter coats, more casual in style. So, if I can convince myself to let all the outdated looks and worn items out of my closet and dresser, I would have a lot more space. There are a few items given to me as gifts, like an ugly Christmas sweater, that I feel guilty letting go. Getting rid of papers and notes for teaching were a whole lot easier to do. |
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