Starting to clean out the basement - Footlocker
Footlocker I started going through stuff in the basement this week. I have a footlocker that my wife used to keep memories – baby things, yearbooks, pictures not in albums. And I am looking to see what I can live without. This is all part of downsizing. I tell myself that I would like to reduce the number of physical possessions that I have to fit into my Prius. The Prius can actually hold a lot of stuff, but I’m not sure if I will meet my goal or if it is feasible. Now, of course, I’m not saying that this is the best life for everyone. Most people have deep roots and they are planted in a place with family and community relationships. They are raising kids or have other family responsibilities. They have a job or a social life that requires a certain amount of stuff. This is all fine and good – great. Stuff is needed. In my situation, being widowed with my children grown and independent, I have less need of things....