At one point, she had me sorting out paperclips by size and by whether they were plastic or metal.
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Hoarding
This is a fascinating video that allows you to see some self-professed hoarders interacting with the possessions in their homes. The film implies its subjects are coping with obsessive-compulsive disorder. I do want to stress that the majority of people with overwhelming clutter are not mentally ill. They have simply become overwhelmed by some trauma that […]
41 Pounds!
Did you know that the average adult in the United States, receives 41 pounds of junk mail every year?!! And that’s just the junk mail. Add catalogs, magazines, newspapers, and multiple versions of yellow page phone books. Add bills and bank statements. Yikes! Last August I tried a website that promised to help me turn […]
“Selling Yourself to Seniors” Real Estate Class
Hooray! Hooray! My class for real estate professionals, “Selling Yourself to Seniors,” has finally received its continuing education accreditation from the State of Washington. It took three years to cull out the most important things real estate professionals need to know to help their clients achieve an easy transition. If you are real estate professionals […]
Downsizing: How Do I Decide What to Keep?
Downsizing from a large house to a retirement community can be confusing, and overwhelming. The two lifestyles are so different and it can be hard to imagine what all of the changes will mean in day-to-day terms. (more…)
Donating Old Towels and Blankets
Don’t want to put those ragged, old towels and blankets in the landfill? No the Salvation Army and the Goodwill won’t take them. But your local animal shelter will. They use them for bedding. They have always been most appreciative when I bring them a load. Be sure and call ahead to double check their […]
