Wow, boy am I on target with that one. And, I'm following my own advice. I finally get it. I get why I either keep or acquire everything and anything under the sun. I now know why I got into collecting Lionel trains, and Pyrex, and all of those memories from marriages and lifetimes past, when the kids were up and coming. And then there's things from EMS, the fire department, teaching, and of course fishing. Why. Why. Why. It's all over Johnny. I have been trying to hold onto the past, and others peoples pasts, before they were even in the past. I am who am and have done what I have done and in the end no one gives a rats ass, or needs for me to prove to them who I was, wanted to be, or have become. Yes, I used to be a contender, if you will, but those days are over, and I'm getting rid of everything I needed to remember that. Who would I have to prove anything to anyway? No one cares, and more importantly, needs to be burdened dealing with another persons memories, dreams, and possessions. It ain't easy trust me, but boy is it like getting rid of a weighted blanket that holds you down. FREEDOM is coming, I hope.
Rant to myself over...Have a nice day. Go fishing soon.