First World Problem

And likely one of the finer examples of American excess that you will encounter today. 

We’re in the throes of downsizing (again) and have to combine the contents of two households – a city apartment and a country home.   

Imagine all of the usual and customary mundane accoutrements that accompany everyday household life.   Underwear, socks, cookware, flannel pants, moccasins, flatware, toasters, kitchen spices, baking ware, condiments in your fridge, charging devices, toasters, Band-Aids, printer/scanners, cleaning supplies, counter stools, coffee makers,  not to mention glassware, towels, toothpaste and leather armchairs.  Multiply everything by at least two-fold.  It is insane.  If anyone paid a visit they would probably be thinking – these people are hoarders.  They need an intervention.  Maybe therapy too.     

I’ve been making steady progress and got rid of a vehicle yesterday.  The good news is that much of this is consumable product and will eventually go away by means of ordinary attrition.  It is obvious I will not be purchasing any aluminum foil until early 2021.  And several worthy charities get the rest – including a set of Calphalon cookware and Chicago cutlery.  

Raising a toast to Marie Kondo…..