Yesterday I read an article: “The Top 10 Things Your Kids Don’t Want”
10. Books – I am OK here.
9. Paper Ephemera – Problem here. Must get rid of most of my photos/albums.
8. Steamer Trunks, Sewing Machines, Film Projectors – Trunk – got one. It was Carlton’s. He believed it was a treasure. I use it for storage.
7. Porcelain Figurine Collections and Bradford Exchange Plates – none
6. Silver Plated Objects – none
5. Heavy, Dark, Antique Furniture – none
4. Persian Rugs – guilty. But, they are on my floors and after I am gone they can go too.
3. Linens – none, the Asylum supplies sheets and towels. I have one old table cloth that I use when I have a party.
2. Sterling Sliver Flatware and Crystal Wine Services – none.
1. Fine Porcelain Dinnerware – none.
So, I don’t feel that I really need to do anything – except – pitch the photo albums. If I don’t someone will and they might feel guilty about filling up a dumpster with my photos. I am not Ansel Adams.
The only thing I really feel like I need to “Do Something With” is Carlton’s damn sword. But for now, it is hanging on the wall over my desk. The Sword of Carlton.
If my kids don’t want all my photos of college, etc. they can burn them with me. Those are some great stories.