going to downsize STUFF, I swear...
I think maybe one reason some of us can be borderline hoarders is because we are frugal, thrifty, and we like to be PREPARED. Not kooky preppers, but very sane rational preppers.
I’m a mathematician and if you look at the math in this article:
https://medium.com/s/story/the-surprisingly-solid-mathematical-case-of-the-tin-foil-hat-gun-prepper-15fce7d10437
it very soundly shows you that there is a significant chance that in your lifetime you will need to be prepared for a catastrophic event. Specifically one that involves needing a gun. If you add in all the other scenarios where you might need a gun, then the odds are even higher.
Take care.
Keep the good stuff. :-)
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...quiet hoarders...
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I call it pre-hoarding syndrome. IMO, we don’t have to worry until it includes old grocery lists, out-of-date-shoppers and used packaging.
An enlightening experience was all the duplicates, like brand new paint brushes in the original packaging, the electrical outlets (all plural), et al because we couldn’t find the perfectly functional ones we already had in all the junk.
Just cashed in a couple of batteries. Countdown to virtual rummage sale on eBay...which I just realized will be the week smokey designated for martial law. The net may go dark. I better get a couple of analogue books.
It can work ... when going into a room or by a pile to discipline yourself to take 1, 2 or 3 things and dispose of them intelligently. Bite sized chunks of discipline can work more wonders than sorting the back 40 junk yard.