I have been doing a bit of much needed holiday cleaning today. My house looks like we are only slightly hoarder-y now. Needs more work is what I am saying, but for now I've switched over to the also necessary grading.
Well, look who just popped open a fresh can of venom.
Xander ,'Empty Places'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Burrell - Nov 23, 2014 11:25:56 am PST #11143 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Theodosia - Nov 23, 2014 11:41:37 am PST #11144 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Yipes, Laura. The Hoarders show went out of its way to humanize the subjects, even as the process of clean out stressed them -- very few of the people were unsaveable.
(Interestingly, it turns out that the sense of 'disgust' can be destroyed/modulated by brain damage -- for instance, Parkinson's can make you totally lose that visceral feeling entirely. That's not all hoarders' problem, of course, but it does give you a feel for how complex the problem is.)
Laura - Nov 23, 2014 11:43:21 am PST #11145 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Yes, hours in the day issues are real with house cleaning. It was A LOT harder with kids around.
Laura - Nov 23, 2014 11:47:09 am PST #11146 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I probably should watch some of the Hoarders shows just to prep myself some. If she would let anyone help I think it would be her sisters. My other sister would help too, but I don't think I can get her up there in the winter. I totally get being overwhelmed.
Consuela - Nov 23, 2014 11:47:14 am PST #11147 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Every time we have this conversation I go looking for things to get rid of.
beth b - Nov 23, 2014 12:28:10 pm PST #11148 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
yes I was just thinking I need to go through a basket or two ( my clothes are in baskets )
Zenkitty - Nov 23, 2014 12:31:16 pm PST #11149 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Every time we have this conversation I go looking for things to get rid of.
Me too.
Connie Neil - Nov 23, 2014 12:34:24 pm PST #11150 of 30000
brillig
Would it be uncouth of me to donate Hubby's old pants to the food & care coalition if they're a bit ragged on the hems? Or have small, ancient stains? These are good sturdy shirts and pants, and the thrift store would just throw them out.
edit: I wish I'd thought of the shelter when I got rid of his coats.
shrift - Nov 23, 2014 12:39:42 pm PST #11151 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I successfully recycled electronics this morning! I need to box up my old TiVo so I can take it in next time it's reasonably convenient.
What I've been trying to do is focus on small areas and declutter during commercial breaks for TV and period breaks during hockey, and trying to be ruthless. Ongoing, but low effort.
I do need to dig deeper into closets and under my bed.
Laura - Nov 23, 2014 1:13:51 pm PST #11152 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
The AIDS shelter took most of Steve's clothes. (they also took his drugs for appropriate use, which I can say since it was almost 30 years ago) His fancy duds like tuxedos and suits went to a local theater and they were thrilled. He had 3 tuxedos, weirdo.
Most of my stuff that needs sorting and selling/tossing/donating is in storage. Out of sight. Bad plan really, but there it is.