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Have you watched that Marie Kondo program about clearing stuff out? Who knew watching people sort through their stuff could make for such captivating television!

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I never watched it though years ago briefly attempted to figure what “sparks joy” among my possessions. It was an abysmal failure.

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😂😂😂

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Thanks for subscribing to my Stack by the way. I wasn’t overtly fishing for that (though the Powers That Be say that’s a benefit of commenting on Notes). Glad to be connected.

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No not at all, I was already reading it when I got your comment notification!

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Awww

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Jul 15, 2023Liked by Alison Krupnick

I gave away some things during the pandemic. My neighborhood Buy Nothing page helped me a lot. People would be particularly excited about a certain item. It was a nicer process to give it to them rather than just donate. I am reading David Copperfield as a follow up to Demon Copperhead. Since it was originally serialized, it made sense to go ahead and read another book ‘in between’ and I am back to DC now.

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Yes, I also got into donating on Buy Nothing during the pandemic and beyond. I recently gave away a pretty pink dress I wore to M’s high school graduation. The woman who got it was thrilled. The personal mementos are what I’m struggling with.

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Jul 15, 2023Liked by Alison Krupnick

Absolutely. Like my Barbie dolls with clothes sewn by my grandmother

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Jul 15, 2023Liked by Alison Krupnick

You’ve taken on a noble task in trying to declutter. Good luck. A burst pipe or something similar really helps by taking the discretion out of your hands

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Yikes! Hadn’t thought of that.

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Jul 15, 2023Liked by Alison Krupnick

Another fabulous blog post, Alison!! I so enjoy reading what you write! Your honesty, your humor, your insights. Wonderful!

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The grapefruit and gin concoction you and I shared today may have helped. So great to see you!

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Jul 15, 2023Liked by Alison Krupnick

I relate to this on so many levels. I need to sort through my “stuff” too in preparation for my eventual move/downsizing. Sooo many memories. Love that you put this into words.

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So much I relate to. Have recently made a big move and overwhelmed by the decisions about stuff to keep. A plethora of cookbooks despite severe pruning - will also write about this soon and you’ve given me another perspective. Big blue Le Creuset cast iron pot - keep. Add a good knife and a cutting board and that’s your decluttered kitchen tools for life. I would never part with mine.

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