tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post6318451144725181233..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: Things or Experiences?Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-44185704533172045542017-06-18T17:00:27.102-04:002017-06-18T17:00:27.102-04:00Wow, talk about starting over! That must have been...Wow, talk about starting over! That must have been tough, but it speaks volumes about your resiliency. And it also shows you can get by with very little if you need to. Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-30956321344272797162017-06-18T16:54:10.618-04:002017-06-18T16:54:10.618-04:00In 2003, we abandoned our black-mold infested home...In 2003, we abandoned our black-mold infested home with our clothes, toys that could be sterilized in the dishwasher, tv's and computer, and the wooden secretary desk I inherited from my great-great aunt. And maybe a couple van loads of sterilite containers. We started over with bed frames and mattresses bought from Goodwill, a card table and chairs, and hand-me-down couch from my parents. But, it didn't take long to reaccumulate once we bought this house in 2007. LOLMargiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-73993211204464947952017-06-17T17:12:45.662-04:002017-06-17T17:12:45.662-04:00Margie, try moving house. It's a great form of...Margie, try moving house. It's a great form of forced purging. Between 1987 and 1998, we moved 4 times. Each time I had garage sales, gave stuff away and made donations. It forces you to get lean and mean. But now we've been in the same house since 1998 and the stuff is accumulating. Maybe it's time for another move!Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-39980125092112588032017-06-17T17:06:05.171-04:002017-06-17T17:06:05.171-04:00The other day st work we were talking about this a...The other day st work we were talking about this and the Carlin routine, "Stuff". I definitely would love more experiences than stuff--if only I had time to purge :)Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-29919950107082971692017-06-17T16:49:33.965-04:002017-06-17T16:49:33.965-04:00Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but ...Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but I feel I can get by with a lot less stuff. When we had most of our stuff from the kitchen packed away during the reno, I didn't miss a lot of it. I gave away quite a few things rather than stick them back in the cupboards.Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-32254442537162526322017-06-17T16:45:42.754-04:002017-06-17T16:45:42.754-04:00I grew up without a lot of stuff, but I had everyt...I grew up without a lot of stuff, but I had everything I needed. I guess I can make do without a new couch for a while, especially considering how much money we spent this year on our new kitchen!Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-55553607056089349392017-06-17T08:31:42.082-04:002017-06-17T08:31:42.082-04:00What a good post and an interesting thing to consi...What a good post and an interesting thing to consider. I have to confess I have a lot fewer "things" at the lake than I do in our house in the city, but when I'm at the lake, I don't miss any of the city stuff...Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809913527142033733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-16217855718324428422017-06-17T07:23:56.716-04:002017-06-17T07:23:56.716-04:00A great post. Make no mistake, growing up without ...A great post. Make no mistake, growing up without material things makes me appreciate the ones I do have a lot, but I'll take the experience over the couch any time.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com