Got out my Asylum 2Do List this afternoon. I decided to start with “Stuff on bed in Carlton room”. That “little” item isn’t going to be finished all at once. I loaded myself up with as much as I can carry. And took it down to the Goodwill. At least one – most likely two more trips to the Goodwill for the stuff piled up on the bed.
I could ZipCar or Uber a car load of stuff. It would get the job done quicker. But, there is is something therapeutic and focusing about walking or bussing the stuff out. I wondered why did Carlton have 10 never worn ball caps. And who needs 12 bungee cords. Actually, who needs any bungee cords? They are pretty dangerous.
The stuff I took down wasn’t all Carlton’s. I contributed a jacket to the load.
While lugging the stuff to Goodwill – I thought about “Remove everything that isn’t essential”. Back in film time – we tried to do this when we made images. I am not sure we still pay attention to that little saying when we push the shutter. I’ll try to put that care back into photo works. And, I shall try to apply that to my current de-acquisition activities.
Think that this last weekend was a turning point in my “recovery”. Except I am not recovering from anything. Widow isn’t a disease that one gets over. I am starting to feel a little more in control of my life.