SEPTEMBER SONG
"Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
These precious days I'll spend with you"
I have always loved the melody of this song. Today I'm relating the words to my time with my Clutter as I say GOODBYE to it. Someday I'll be a Clutter Archivist no more!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Day Six of Fall
CHINA-DISHES-COLLECTIBLES
Another big category of dust collectors and space-robbers! I have 2 sets of china with coffeepot, teapot, sugar & creamer in the bottom of my china cabinet. Then I have the ones we use daily. I also have an inherited set of Blue Willow in the barn.
I have started going through the collectibles and taken some to donation centers. The less I have the more I can enjoy what I DO have.
Some collectibles are from our ancestors. Those I will keep and pass on. Family Museum Curator or Clutter Archivist?
Friday, September 26, 2008
Day 5 of Fall
FURNITURE
Furniture is another type of clutter. I have a barn with lots of furniture pieces that I haven't parted with. Some are inherited, some are mine, and some are dd's in storage. There are also lamps and knick-knacks. None have any monetary value... just sentimental value or "I might want to use this again someday."
It is time to cull out what I will really use and call a charity to pick up the rest.
Furniture is another type of clutter. I have a barn with lots of furniture pieces that I haven't parted with. Some are inherited, some are mine, and some are dd's in storage. There are also lamps and knick-knacks. None have any monetary value... just sentimental value or "I might want to use this again someday."
It is time to cull out what I will really use and call a charity to pick up the rest.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Day Four of Fall
GENEALOGY
Now you talk about a Clutter Monster! Genealogy generates more paper than a paper warehouse! ;) I started researching our family history before computers. Everything was family group sheets, copies from libraries, hastily scribbled notes on scraps of paper and books, books, books!
I have managed to copy most scraps of paper onto computer files. I have two genealogy software programs. In 1989 my son picked out a Zeos laptop computer for me to take to libraries. It was perfect... small and not too heavy. I still need paper copies to take to libraries so I'll never get away from paper.
btw, anyone reading this who is doing genealogy or interested in starting, DO NOT TRUST the information you find online. There is no accountability for things posted on genealogy websites. To be accurate you still need to verify information you find online.
I was fortunate to find and visit a distant cousin of my Mother's. She had many old old family photos and was generous enough to see that I got copies. The photos and all the paper and notebooks are here to stay. Again, I'm the clutter archivist!
Now you talk about a Clutter Monster! Genealogy generates more paper than a paper warehouse! ;) I started researching our family history before computers. Everything was family group sheets, copies from libraries, hastily scribbled notes on scraps of paper and books, books, books!
I have managed to copy most scraps of paper onto computer files. I have two genealogy software programs. In 1989 my son picked out a Zeos laptop computer for me to take to libraries. It was perfect... small and not too heavy. I still need paper copies to take to libraries so I'll never get away from paper.
btw, anyone reading this who is doing genealogy or interested in starting, DO NOT TRUST the information you find online. There is no accountability for things posted on genealogy websites. To be accurate you still need to verify information you find online.
I was fortunate to find and visit a distant cousin of my Mother's. She had many old old family photos and was generous enough to see that I got copies. The photos and all the paper and notebooks are here to stay. Again, I'm the clutter archivist!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Day Three of Fall
DADDY'S TRUNK
My Dad was in WWII. Every soldier had a green Army issued metal trunk to hold his belongings. After the War, Daddy's trunk became our place to put precious things. Oh, how I LOVED to open that trunk when I was growing up and peruse the contents! Letters my parents exchanged during the war, Daddy's medals, family photos, an envelope holding my long braid with a blue silk ribbon when Mom cut my long hair cut for the first time when I was about six, some of my baby clothes. I have added a few things but mostly it is still the history of my Mom, Dad and Me. It sits proudly in my living room. My parents are gone & I'm an only child. I am thankful for the reminders of my childhood. So, I'm the Clutter Archivist! :)
My Dad was in WWII. Every soldier had a green Army issued metal trunk to hold his belongings. After the War, Daddy's trunk became our place to put precious things. Oh, how I LOVED to open that trunk when I was growing up and peruse the contents! Letters my parents exchanged during the war, Daddy's medals, family photos, an envelope holding my long braid with a blue silk ribbon when Mom cut my long hair cut for the first time when I was about six, some of my baby clothes. I have added a few things but mostly it is still the history of my Mom, Dad and Me. It sits proudly in my living room. My parents are gone & I'm an only child. I am thankful for the reminders of my childhood. So, I'm the Clutter Archivist! :)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday-2nd Day of Fall
MEMORABILIA
If we hang on to too much Memorabilia it becomes clutter. But, how do you discern how much is too much? I think my oldest "item" is a book my 4th great grandmother Mary Pellett gave her husband Francis Pellet on his birthday. The inscription was written in Jan. 1807. I feel blessed to have this book and other family things. One item is my great-grandmother's signet ring with the letter M. I have most of these items in archival boxes or cedar chests.
Next I have similar items of my parents and my favorite aunt who had no children. Then, there are the things my children made, kept or gave me. They live in small homes or apartments and do not have room to take the things they might like to keep. So, I'm the clutter archivist. :)
If we hang on to too much Memorabilia it becomes clutter. But, how do you discern how much is too much? I think my oldest "item" is a book my 4th great grandmother Mary Pellett gave her husband Francis Pellet on his birthday. The inscription was written in Jan. 1807. I feel blessed to have this book and other family things. One item is my great-grandmother's signet ring with the letter M. I have most of these items in archival boxes or cedar chests.
Next I have similar items of my parents and my favorite aunt who had no children. Then, there are the things my children made, kept or gave me. They live in small homes or apartments and do not have room to take the things they might like to keep. So, I'm the clutter archivist. :)
Monday, September 22, 2008
First Day of Fall 2008
Yesterday I had a milestone birthday turning me into an old lady. I have been trying to rid myself of clutter for years. Now it is time to get serious.
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