Possessions

So with a new year, are you thinking of sweeping out the old and bringing in the new? Or, just sweeping out the old and living in a more orderly, clutter-free environment? Many if not most of us have way too many possessions sharing our living space, much of which…

As we’re heading toward the end of the year, are you considering a “clean sweep” of your life and environment, and planning for something new to look forward to? Maybe you’re reading up on how to downsize your home and belongings or clear out the clutter that overwhelms your residence….

It’s a chaotic and unpredictable time for the current US housing market. Yet for many, thoughts of downsizing to a smaller, less burdensome, and less expensive home are ever-present. While many believe that it’s a money-saver to downsize to a smaller home for lower taxes and mortgage payments, less maintenance…

It’s that time of year when many of us hope to sweep out the remnants of winter from our homes and open up the doors and windows to let the spring weather in. In addition to spring cleaning, there is often the desire to declutter, dispose of, or donate possessions…

Now that it’s 2024, many will start the year by saying, “Out with the old, in with the new.” But when it comes to the products and possessions that fill your life (and your living space), “in with the new” may be a questionable tactic and even downright dysfunctional. Too…

If you are confused by the sudden appearance of many cultural touchstones from the past (such as Barbie, conversations about Oppenheimer, and a new Ninja Turtles movie!), you’re not imagining things. It seems like we have suddenly resurrected many cultural icons and ephemera from our past and embraced them once…