Downsizing.....Again

Between now and January 6th Wanda works one day. This means I can close myself in a room and write the blog, or get caught up in her "I'm home and need to do things," mania. 

A friend asked if she was going to paint the house during her off time. I've learned my best option is to go with the flow and stay out of her way. The last place I want to end my year is on a shelf at a Goodwill store. I know if I stand still long enough I'll get tossed out with the donations.

Just in today: Old man with low mileage. All appendages but one in good working order. All offers considered.

Wanda-ism's for accumulated items:

If you haven't used it in six months but you just can't part with it, put it in a box and come back in six months. If you still haven't used it, get rid of it.

Something comes in the house then something should go out of the house.

Can you use it? Do you love it? Can someone else benefit by its use? What is the worst thing that can happen to you if you give it away? Is it a collectible? If so, is it displayed or shoved in a box somewhere? If it's not out, how important is it? 

Over the last two days we have dismantled one computer and two digital cameras. The computer monitor was $2,000 when new. It was a 27" screen we could use as a TV, a computer monitor, or both at the same time. In 2002 it was cutting edge technology. In 2013 it was a dust collecting door stop. One of the cameras was a 5MP and the other a 12. Sure, getting rid of once expensive things is difficult, but necessary, unless you're a pack rat or hoarder.

Think of it this way, the less you have the easier it'll be for your kids.

So I think I'm going to take a vacation from the blog. It's hard to write and lift my legs for the vacuum cleaner every ten minutes. Besides, we're going to be spending Christmas with Older Daughter Jennifer, Husband Eric and Grandson Nick. And Younger Daughter Rebecca will be here from Portland at weeks end. 

Wanda and I have several movies to watch and a New Years Party to attend. This is a very busy time of year. And I know you all have things to do, places to go, and people to see. So between now and January 6th I may, or may not be posting. I hope you'll keep up with the blog when it returns after the first of the year.

Oh, I almost forgot. I was cleaning a pineapple yesterday and shoved the tip of a very sharp knife in my finger. Typing like this isn't easy.

Hope the rest of the year is good and you have a Happy New Year. Is it just me or do you think my hand looks a little like a chicken's ass?