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Darcy Dudeck's avatar

I loved reading this Paul. Before I moved, I downsized and got rid of so much stuff. As I sifted through years and years of accumulated junk, I wondered why I kept so much of what I did. It’s all gone now and let me tell you, it wasn’t easy to rid of some of it even though a lot of it was meaningless

Paul D'Arcy's avatar

Thanks, Darcy. Glad I'm not alone 🤣 - Even on my desk at this moment, there's a YETI sticker from an insulated cup or cooler I've never owned, business cards from men I'd rather not do business with, a receipt from Thrifty Car Rental (from two years ago), and a highlighter - out of ink - but that I still keep but don't know why 🤣

...we are strange animals indeed

Darcy Dudeck's avatar

😂😂

Amina Shahid's avatar

This really made me think about the emotional gravity of everyday objects. Why do some things slip away without a second thought, and others stay with us for decades? Great read!

Paul D'Arcy's avatar

Aww Thanks, Amina! ☺️

Treading Water.'s avatar

Very thoughtful read, the things we hold onto that seemingly are meaningless.

Paul D'Arcy's avatar

Thanks, Dael. —and there’s so much more. The odd marbles, little stones…I’ve got a tiny piece of driftwood, not much bigger than a flattened toothpick-sitting on my dresser right now