How much time do we spend on our stuff or because of our stuff, and how does decluttering fit into this picture? I hate to throw stuff out.  I have a prolific and creative mind for imagining how I might someday have a use for almost any item.  Getting things for free or at a…

One year after the October 7th Hamas invasion, as measured by the Jewish calendar (22 Tishrei), I found myself in a deep heartfelt political conversation with a Palestinian man from Gaza.   I was out canvassing for Kamala Harris and as I walked away from the last door on my list, having left a piece…

I know I have too much stuff.  I have avoided getting rid of things while priding myself on being able to design and make marvelously efficient storage systems allowing us to store everything that came through the door in our modest home.  I’ve always preferred creative problem solving over making difficult decisions and as such…