November Purge

[catherine]

I may get rid of more china today. Took five boxes of stuff to a resale shop that funds the domestic violence shelter, to it's wonderful to feel this frozen energy being released into the world to be converted into doing good for people.

I love that thought.. "frozen energy"--I'm going to use that as a visual this winter as my own downsizing begins in earnest.

[Selah]

I donated some clothes, some shoes, a few kitchen utensils, and an entire garbage bag full of scarves! I kept a very small number for sentimental reasons or for the very occasional use with outfits, but really, I had FAR too many.

I'd been considering donating them for over a year, but kept dragging my heels. Finally, I took a deep breath, chucked the bag in the back seat of the car, and off I went. I felt an enormous sense of relief and happiness once they were gone, and I'm still happy I chose to do it.

[rosarugosa]

We brought a trunk full of stuff to the town hazardous waste disposal event. There were a lot of cars there; it is scary to think how much toxic stuff we have in our homes collectively! These are also the people who took the trouble to pre-register and dispose of stuff responsibly. I'm guessing that might be the minority.

[Teacher Terry]

I just sold my set of good dishes on a site called OfferUp. After 22 years I was sick of them. I have been wanting a set of polish pottery dishes but they are very expensive. So I am in Tuesday Morning and they are clearancing plates and bowls very reasonably and it’s polish pottery. I just bought the plates and bowls because I never use the rest of the stuff that comes with s set.

[iris lilies]

I just sold my set of good dishes on a site called OfferUp. After 22 years I was sick of them. I have been wanting a set of polish pottery dishes but they are very expensive. So I am in Tuesday Morning and they are clearancing plates and bowls very reasonably and it’s polish pottery. I just bought the plates and bowls because I never use the rest of the stuff that comes with s set.

i agree, the sets of dishes come eith pieces not useful.

[Tybee]

that's right, and Polish pottery is really beautiful--how cool to have a set. You can always add more pieces later, from different patterns!

[Teacher Terry]

I actually have butter, salt and pepper and sugar bowl that is a different pattern. When we went to Poland I bought these pieces as it’s cheap there. However, it’s too expensive to ship home. So these pieces I could carry.

[rosarugosa]

I really like mix and match better than matchy-match. I would think Polish pottery would lend itself well to this.

[Teacher Terry]

Rosa, yes polish pottery is great for mixing it up. I used to want all matching wine glasses but now my 3 sets of 8 are down to 3 or 4 in each set. I just use different glasses and think it's a great idea. As they break I will replace with unique ones from thrift stores.

[rosarugosa]

We had a silly novelty item that was gifted to us many years ago, and I was going to throw it out or donate it. I checked eBay on a whim, listed it, and I just sold it for $19.50! It is small and easy to pack and ship, so I am pleased. I love it when someone will pay $$ for our old crap!