Survey #184 Response from Cathie
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Describe an item or collection that you’re rationally prepared to release, but something always seems to keep you from making the final decision to let it go. | My Mom's wedding silverware from 1951. It has 12 settings. She was so proud of it for its beauty & that it brought some elegance into the celebrations of the rather clunky family she married into. (My Dad's). Because of her focus on the pretty, all our relations seemed to up their game. |
| How do you feel when you think about letting go of the item you described in your answer to the previous question? | I feel guilty & disrespectful. She worked so hard to make our lives nicer & prettier. Both parents were farm kids during the Great Depression. We were farmers, too, but had nice things. My parent's hard work provided those. The darned silverware is a symbol of their efforts & success. |
| Complete the following statement: “I know I won’t keep this item forever, so I would like ___.” | AACK. I have no children. Mom's three grandchildren have declined the silverware. I suppose, I will eventually donate it to the hospital auxiliary thrift store. They accept nicer things & have good luck selling them. |
| Fill in the blank: “Watching and listening to The Clutter Fairy Weekly makes me want to try ___.” | Sort my fabrics, once more. |
| Name one or more of your favorite Clutter Fairy-isms (e.g., “thin the herd”) or decluttering and organizing mnemonic devices (e.g., OHIO—Only Handle It Once). | n/a |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). | n/a |
| Future topics | Here come the holidays!?! LOL |
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