tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post2253001386005875385..comments2024-01-10T10:42:35.978-05:00Comments on SweetPotatoClaire: it isn't garbageamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-47606199558419476392017-05-24T21:54:12.515-04:002017-05-24T21:54:12.515-04:00I am a shameless trash-picker, 'tis true!
:)I am a shameless trash-picker, 'tis true!<br /><br />:)amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-31734043454506309982017-05-24T21:53:18.239-04:002017-05-24T21:53:18.239-04:00thank you~thank you~amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-39361040994726191042017-05-24T21:53:04.950-04:002017-05-24T21:53:04.950-04:00That must have been an intense time for you and yo...That must have been an intense time for you and your sister- going through her things while working through your grief....... ooph.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing~amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-3390595443007513212017-05-21T01:59:28.877-04:002017-05-21T01:59:28.877-04:00This post totally made laugh, I'd be all over ...This post totally made laugh, I'd be all over the trash too! I'm surprised that people just put stuff in the trash these days, I think we've been conditioned out here since we are easily fined and have tiny cans. Still I can imagine that there is all sort of emotion wrapped up in that process. So kind of you to visit her. This little lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859706368261093981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-45803823798293959652017-05-19T14:19:02.931-04:002017-05-19T14:19:02.931-04:00nice postnice postlizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035184100892779826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-50485422927124560432017-05-16T23:07:05.402-04:002017-05-16T23:07:05.402-04:00My mother passed away a year and a half ago and wh...My mother passed away a year and a half ago and when my dad decided to sell the house, it fell to my sister and me to pack up 63 years of stuff. Like you, I thought that surely someone could use everything and it was a shame to throw perfectly good stuff. Some went to the thrift store and some to an auction and much of it is in my spare room. But we only threw out things that were broken or not usable.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-32411614825620189492017-05-16T19:13:20.594-04:002017-05-16T19:13:20.594-04:00that's a great idea! there are several- enough...that's a great idea! there are several- enough to make a small quilt if I got brave enough. it's funny- I imagine that when I take them she is likely not to recall them, and they WERE thrown into the trash, but still....... I don't consider them mine. The other stuff, sure. But this is different. I don't think I'll decide what to do with them until after I bring some to show her when I go visit.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-40647899064236267222017-05-16T19:11:34.162-04:002017-05-16T19:11:34.162-04:00I try...... while I may think it is wasteful and s...I try...... while I may think it is wasteful and shortsighted to be throwing all this useful stuff to the curb, at the same time I can see they are tired and drained, so I try to understand without judgement. I know that sometimes it feels so good and so necessary to just part with things, and I understand that sometimes time and energy are limited. So. <br /><br />I do love that little juicer. I've been using it to squeeze lemons for my morning lemon-water. It is missing one little pad under the back side, so it wobbles a bit but that's not really a problem. Yes indeed about seeing the older things as things of higher quality and true value. It is so true that things in general aren't made the way they used to be! I think so many things are now manufactured to be temporary and disposable and that makes me sad. <br /><br />I think it would have been so nice if we were sitting together opening up that box of old quilt squares :)amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-8697168323385855272017-05-16T11:55:42.374-04:002017-05-16T11:55:42.374-04:00those quilt pieces would look amazing framed and h...those quilt pieces would look amazing framed and hung up as a gallery wall... just sayin' :) jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603715564588824506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-67909673801882094972017-05-16T11:53:43.139-04:002017-05-16T11:53:43.139-04:00I love that you include both sides of the story......I love that you include both sides of the story... well... an understanding of the other side anyway. Who knows what they are feeling and why they are doing this, but I am so glad that you are not letting those treasures go to a landfill!!! I paid quite a bit for a very similar juicer on ebay. It is so sturdy and well made. Money well spent. I certainly have a soft spot for older things. I think some of us, instead of seeing something "old", see something of quality and true value. This post touched my heart on so many levels. When you described opening the package with the quilt pieces it brought tears to my eyes. I felt like i was sitting next to you (i wish). Thank you for sharing this experience.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603715564588824506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-70170394924542417322017-05-15T21:13:12.395-04:002017-05-15T21:13:12.395-04:00that's us too, for sure. our place isn't t...that's us too, for sure. our place isn't teeny tiny, but at 1200+ square feet, it is small by today's standards and I'm always looking to get rid of things we don't need. plus it just feels so good to not be surrounded by so much stuff! I've definitely got my weak spots though........ papers, books, kitchen stuff........ and apparently other (especially elderly) people's garbage ;)amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-72591026524545117892017-05-15T21:10:50.631-04:002017-05-15T21:10:50.631-04:00that's how I often feel looking through this s...that's how I often feel looking through this stuff- yes, lots of junk, but buried in there are lots of treasures, too. I'm sorry you didn't get your hands on any of your Grammy's ornaments. I know how sometimes something simple like that can hold so many stories and emotions.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-22946573246061552752017-05-15T21:09:08.028-04:002017-05-15T21:09:08.028-04:00the fabric is so old and fragile, I'm not so s...the fabric is so old and fragile, I'm not so sure......... but I do really like the idea. I think I'm going to start with taking some of the squares when I go to visit and asking her if she can tell me anything about them. then I'll go from there! amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-13519705330338904132017-05-15T21:07:32.486-04:002017-05-15T21:07:32.486-04:00I know! My in laws have a ton of that corning ware...I know! My in laws have a ton of that corning ware and love it, and I always like to use the small square dishes as bowls when I'm visiting them, so I'm happy to now have a couple of our own :)amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-15540218647744789862017-05-15T11:48:49.501-04:002017-05-15T11:48:49.501-04:00Part of living in a small house is that I'm al...Part of living in a small house is that I'm always trying to pare down, but I can't imagine not making space for some of these treasures. Sometimes stuff is just stuff. But sometimes it's uncanny how certain stuff winds its way into the hands of just the right person. Almost like it has a bit of soul or life of its own.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828734577233109789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-36062531664612103822017-05-15T11:20:57.157-04:002017-05-15T11:20:57.157-04:00I am so glad you are finding these treasures. Afte...I am so glad you are finding these treasures. After my grandparents died, their full-to-the-brim house was sold "as is" and everything was most likely tossed in a dumpster. It breaks my heart. Yes, there was a lot of junk, but there was also a lot of stuff that could've gone to use. Plus, there was stuff that had sentimental value, like Grammy's Christmas ornaments. The same thing was done with my great-aunt's house. I try to donate my belongings I no longer use/want, but I wonder how much of it ends up in a dumpster behind the Salvation Army.a/k/a Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499119739368587916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-53568489294222008322017-05-15T09:23:08.693-04:002017-05-15T09:23:08.693-04:00wow - what treasures you've found! It's a ...wow - what treasures you've found! It's a great thing, what you're doing, taking the "trash" to the thrift store rather than letting it end up in a land fill somewhere. Maybe you could finish that quilt for her?sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749842584878478546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-10016961776894014172017-05-15T07:52:21.565-04:002017-05-15T07:52:21.565-04:00I have that corningware in my house and it is NOT ...I have that corningware in my house and it is NOT garbage!! I am so focused on recycling and donating that it appalls me when people throw in the garbage something that can be reused!!!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-36112246269091930532017-05-14T23:14:19.363-04:002017-05-14T23:14:19.363-04:00oh thank you, Karla! I really appreciate you takin...oh thank you, Karla! I really appreciate you taking the time to share that with me. I hope all is well with you! xoamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-85468698518359133022017-05-14T23:13:34.435-04:002017-05-14T23:13:34.435-04:00I feel like we are always trying to reduce the ove...I feel like we are always trying to reduce the overall amount of stuff we have, which makes things like this tricky sometimes but mostly not. I've gotten pretty good about letting things go and holding onto the things that really bring me joy, and Claire has picked up on that for sure- We've talked a lot about how if she had LOTS of dolls (or insert anything here) then it kind of diffuses the 'specialness' of each one. I sometimes have to remind myself to be a good example of that ;)amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-31064122300324745592017-05-13T11:14:47.240-04:002017-05-13T11:14:47.240-04:00I love your writings and musings...you bring back ...I love your writings and musings...you bring back a simpler more natural way of living...love you girlueAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892067000709484606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-38822188665322364002017-05-13T08:33:28.183-04:002017-05-13T08:33:28.183-04:00I have to admit that I am not one for getting atta...I have to admit that I am not one for getting attached to "things". I utter the words "pack rat" in regards to the other two members of my family at least once a week. However, I also despise waste and keep my eyes peeled on bulk waste day in our neighborhood to save things that are definitely not garbage. I think you are doing a good thing, whether you save them for yourself or take them to Goodwill. A good lesson for your daughter either way. And the small "treasures" that your daughter kept sound exactly like the things my daughter would keep!Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.com