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What do wine glasses, walking stick, belt, hat, dress,
walking sandals, miscellaneous plates and dishes, a nightstand and a chaise
lounge all have in common? I acquired all of them (and more) since I’ve moved
to Silver City. Moved here less than 30 days ago and commenced my more portable
life. Some of this stuff was free, some very cheap from Habitat Re-store, and
some, like the Keen sandals, not so cheap. As much as I attempt to curb the all
too common trait of acquiring things, I still do it. And I can justify about
every item…
When I moved, I left most of my stuff in storage and with
friends. I rented a fully furnished apartment. I did have my car loaded when I
drove here, and shipped two decent sized boxes. The first arrived fine, the
second one looked like it had been thrown from a truck and tumbled down a steep
hill. But the stuff inside survived.
As I drove to San Lorenzo for coffee Sunday morning with a
friend, Paul, I talked about this crazy acquisition habit. He laughed and said
that he has moved A LOT, and he has learned over the years to buy cheap/used/borrowed,
and then give it all away when he’s ready to move on. But I did notice that
Paul does keep a few beloved possessions. He loves tea, so when we all meet at
different friends’ homes for Sunday coffee, he brings his own tea, teapot, and
an ancient tea cozy with him. Some things you just can’t give up. I am still
trying to figure out what those things are for me.
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