Hi Crystal. I liked your essay in finally getting rid of stuff. I think it part of the human condition to collect, or unable to part with items we no longer use and need. I mean, what if, wE need a he item. Better to keep it than throw it away. It’s a mentality. You name it. If I bought it, I have it somewhere. On a recent cleaning, my daughter lent a hand. Dad, how come you have six compasses, 5 magnifying glasses, 5 sets of silverware and 8 statues of Buddha? This and tons more. Choose one, dad, the rest is going on EBay. So it goes. Thanks for sharing