tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post2282876183375720356..comments2023-05-24T07:24:50.303-07:00Comments on Marsha Young: All Things Great and SmallMarsha Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-49235333922058233162012-02-25T07:54:23.435-08:002012-02-25T07:54:23.435-08:00Denise, I hear you. The LOC is a sentimental old ...Denise, I hear you. The LOC is a sentimental old Coot, too. It is a challenge. :)Marsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-24081448091144422242012-02-24T20:25:32.798-08:002012-02-24T20:25:32.798-08:00"Useful" or "beautiful." I not..."Useful" or "beautiful." I noticed that "sentimental" was not on that list. I'd love to live by this criteria, except I have a husband who keeps any number of things around that are neither useful nor beautiful. Yet, they once belonged to either his mother, father, grandmother, or grandfather -- all of whom are now deceased. Thus, "sentimental value" is among our criteria. Did I ever tell you what I discovered in my underwear drawer when I moved into Jeff's house? Never mind. You don't want to know.Denise J. Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433836218417931621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-82177613324048327462012-02-24T17:41:10.407-08:002012-02-24T17:41:10.407-08:00Clint,
Well, me too, my friend. I didn't say ...Clint,<br />Well, me too, my friend. I didn't say the garage was completely empty yet! :) But we are getting there.<br /><br />Just had some fun and threw away two more boxes full of junk that I don't even know why someone packed it and hauled it up here. But at least it gave me the fun of ditching it. :)Marsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-28671368421291912862012-02-24T17:39:34.765-08:002012-02-24T17:39:34.765-08:00Diane,
Good for you! I hope your healing goes qui...Diane,<br />Good for you! I hope your healing goes quickly and that you find some real fun in sorting and either a) donating, b) discarding or c) keeping.<br /><br />God bless you - MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-45800304557030818232012-02-24T11:02:09.063-08:002012-02-24T11:02:09.063-08:00I like the principal of "Useful or Beautiful&...I like the principal of "Useful or Beautiful". My life's journey over the past 3 - 6 years has had a lot of upheaval and loss. At the end of that journey, I find myself back in my home with boxes lying yet unpacked though I've been home for 2 years now. After reading your post, I now face those boxes with new resolve to do exactly as the advise you pass along. After this wound in my tummy heals, I now have a plan. Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to begin this new phase of my journey.<br /><br />Many hugs...................<br /><br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12608123533919730726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-75398805286041518102012-02-24T08:45:50.183-08:002012-02-24T08:45:50.183-08:00Your words are encouraging to me, for I am still w...Your words are encouraging to me, for I am still wrestling with "stuff". Sigh.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417401195683808500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-19702981875540408662012-02-24T07:04:09.584-08:002012-02-24T07:04:09.584-08:00Pat - I completely agree. If my LOC did not have ...Pat - I completely agree. If my LOC did not have many "other great qualities" I would have to consider trading him in. :)<br /><br />He is also sentimental. (And surprise - I am NOT.)<br /><br />They would make a fine pair.<br />Hope you have a fine day. ...MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-51815033027933276942012-02-24T07:01:31.223-08:002012-02-24T07:01:31.223-08:00diane - I hear you. My LOC is a hoarder of things...diane - I hear you. My LOC is a hoarder of things like bread ties, and glass jars, and .... shoot, I think he would find a reason to hoard lint, if he could. :)<br /><br />Have a fine day ...MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-89429143059811746972012-02-24T06:45:43.269-08:002012-02-24T06:45:43.269-08:00Useful and Beautiful...that means there are some d...Useful and Beautiful...that means there are some days I would have to get rid of myself! LOL!<br />I like that principle and I could see how it would simplify and beautify life. However....my husband does not believe in either principle, everything is useful and beautiful to him, and I also must add sentimental. It's just a good thing he has many other great qualities!!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-9419409256483245002012-02-23T23:53:34.929-08:002012-02-23T23:53:34.929-08:00It is good to hear that Spring is in the air for y...It is good to hear that Spring is in the air for you and that all things bright and beautiful are appearing in your world.<br />That is a great way not to hoard. I wish I could convince the hoarder with whom I live.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-19077872588727293662012-02-23T22:54:38.012-08:002012-02-23T22:54:38.012-08:00Hi, Debbie
I hope your move goes smoothly. 860 sf...Hi, Debbie<br />I hope your move goes smoothly. 860 sf. isn't a lot, but my guess is that you will make it warm and cozy. There was a time when I was raising three young children is a place about that very size. It was a challenge! :)<br /><br />I have never seen the hoarding show - I don't think I could take it.<br />Blessings to you - MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-79224563442080377672012-02-23T20:35:13.866-08:002012-02-23T20:35:13.866-08:00This is helpful to me Marsha as we will be moving ...This is helpful to me Marsha as we will be moving into a place that is only 860 square feet. Can you believe it? Our home was 4,000 square feet! But I will apply that principle and add an additional one. Is there room for it? I am using my Kindle Fire so I can accumulate my books without the necessity of many bookshelves. But I'm finding it very hard to part with many of my favorite books. That is the one indulgence I seem to have. However, one of my good friends is in need of Bibles and good Christian books for people they are serving. So, she is happy to take many to them and for that I feel good.<br /><br />Btw, have you seen any of the episodes from that Hoarding show? Amazing! I saw one and felt like I needed to clean out my garage.<br /><br />Blessings and love,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-89939209264807520772012-02-23T20:07:54.018-08:002012-02-23T20:07:54.018-08:00Nancy,
That was good advice. If you love it when...Nancy,<br /><br />That was good advice. If you love it when you buy it, you are a lot less likely to be sorry you got it. <br /><br />Have a good day tomorrow!Marsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-49171799298019099852012-02-23T20:06:34.796-08:002012-02-23T20:06:34.796-08:00Karin - Welcome back! Of course, there is always ...Karin - Welcome back! Of course, there is always a trade-off in life, and in the case of our early spring it is that we are also in the beginning of another drought, with warmer than usual temperatures and our rainfall at only 50% of normal.<br /><br />Sighhhhhh! There is just no free lunch, is there?Marsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-15362063513825429402012-02-23T20:04:40.058-08:002012-02-23T20:04:40.058-08:00Sweet Tea - Well, you must admit that being "...Sweet Tea - Well, you must admit that being "useful or beautiful" is a whole lot better than being useless and ugly! :)Marsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-28139180459276343162012-02-23T20:02:34.305-08:002012-02-23T20:02:34.305-08:00Thank you! Hope you are smiling while you sing. :...Thank you! Hope you are smiling while you sing. :)Marsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-64010540987847554562012-02-23T18:38:09.148-08:002012-02-23T18:38:09.148-08:00What great advice...to have harmony have only thos...What great advice...to have harmony have only those things around you that are useful or beautiful....I love it.....<br />I used to tell my clients to buy only items they loved and they wouldn't grow tired of them..I think the two fit together beautifully.....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-19663054356751698492012-02-23T18:37:39.205-08:002012-02-23T18:37:39.205-08:00No signs of spring here - got a lovely snow squall...No signs of spring here - got a lovely snow squall for an hour! So pretty - but I'm jealous if you already have spring!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-23581114911496652102012-02-23T17:53:46.388-08:002012-02-23T17:53:46.388-08:00Signs of Spring are all arounda us and they are &q...Signs of Spring are all arounda us and they are "bright and beautiful".<br />"Useful or Beautiful" - I'm gonna remember that!Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624281955555099888.post-63828650903807873772012-02-23T17:42:03.108-08:002012-02-23T17:42:03.108-08:00So well said - except instead of reciting the poem...So well said - except instead of reciting the poem, it's now singing in my head!CalamityJrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04476593722594704013noreply@blogger.com