tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84369414007216950.post1517581191911086827..comments2023-05-06T05:15:42.291-04:00Comments on Castles & Gazebos: Cherished Memories or Moldy Messes?Valerie Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14741654738966309347noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84369414007216950.post-21324180075805071882013-10-24T21:19:39.341-04:002013-10-24T21:19:39.341-04:00Thank you Sandy for your taking the time to read a...Thank you Sandy for your taking the time to read and make such a wonderful comment about my blog. I completely understand what you described as "shit shift." I used to do it all the time. Especially around the holidays when I wanted the house to look nice. LOL I am so glad this will be the first holiday I do not have to do that. Good luck de-cluttering your attic. I am sure you will do fine. So glad my writing was able to spark some inspiration for you to begin again. Remember, our mothers are always with us, that can never be taken away.Valerie Maldonadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741654738966309347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84369414007216950.post-21779309998419551422013-10-24T19:29:21.328-04:002013-10-24T19:29:21.328-04:00What a joy to read this! It's like a hidden m...What a joy to read this! It's like a hidden message from God. I have been contemplating cleaning out my attic but realized "I can't let go" but after reading this, I realize I can do it!!! <br /><br />I thought I was the only one who saved everything that is sentimental. My mother did the same and I followed in her footsteps. I find that your mom and my mom had similar traits just like you and I came to realize :) <br /><br />I have been holding on to her stuff since she passed away fourteen years ago. I too enjoy looking at book reports, report cards, and drawings I did as a child. (Although I am sure your grades were better than mine!) Hee Hee. Every time I try to de-clutter the attic, I tell myself that I held on to it this long, and then I toss it to the side. In essence, I just "shit shift" as my mother used to call it and get nowhere. <br /><br />The fact is though, it has to be done! My husband and I will be adding an addition to the house as soon as I de-clutter. I love your advice on how to take a picture for visual memory. I would have never thought of that. And yes I will be tackling an area at a time so I won't get overwhelmed this time. <br /><br />Thank you for this beautiful blog that really touched my heart and most importantly, thank you for sharing your love for writing. I cannot wait for your next post! xoxo<br /><br />Sandy Okonskinoreply@blogger.com