tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.comments2023-04-02T02:10:18.769-07:00the Unbearable Weight of Material PossessionsLisabella Russohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-18205087534154768782015-11-24T17:06:06.588-08:002015-11-24T17:06:06.588-08:00Thanks Stacy, I think they've arrived at their...Thanks Stacy, I think they've arrived at their new home now!Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-83336024436940962182015-11-19T13:37:41.238-08:002015-11-19T13:37:41.238-08:00These are beautiful!
These are beautiful!<br />Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-15887267853814794332015-10-03T13:36:21.304-07:002015-10-03T13:36:21.304-07:00I think it's okay to keep some that are close ...I think it's okay to keep some that are close to the heart, it's just I'm so very sentimental... Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-64644150403794411502015-10-03T10:22:01.293-07:002015-10-03T10:22:01.293-07:00Somethings are hard to part with, that are close t...Somethings are hard to part with, that are close to the heart! I know this year, I have been letting go of a lot, but the things I am keeping, are those, when I was very young! Hugs ;o)Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-39377809028483395022013-12-30T19:18:09.540-08:002013-12-30T19:18:09.540-08:00Good for you!
Laura of Harvest Lane CottageGood for you!<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-48546237213219122712013-09-04T18:56:10.966-07:002013-09-04T18:56:10.966-07:00I have given away so much stuff since we moved las...I have given away so much stuff since we moved last year.<br />Always so many people in need!<br />I even gave many many books and that was hard as I am a book lover but I still have plenty of them.<br /><br />I can understand why you kept the christmas ornaments that your grandmother made.<br />Precious memories there!<br /><br />Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-16778852043318774302013-07-02T19:53:06.502-07:002013-07-02T19:53:06.502-07:00Thanks Connie, I do have too much for me and I rea...Thanks Connie, I do have too much for me and I really hope to get back to reallocating some of it soon...Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-49722168104337540382013-07-02T19:52:12.922-07:002013-07-02T19:52:12.922-07:00I'm afraid I haven't been focusing on havi...I'm afraid I haven't been focusing on having less lately. It is something I'd like to get back to once the next art show I'm doing has passed...Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-45183679337544945102013-06-27T13:43:01.873-07:002013-06-27T13:43:01.873-07:00So, I'm curious...are you still cleaning out t...So, I'm curious...are you still cleaning out the cupboards and closets? Looks like it's been awhile. Like you, I too try to get rid of many items and live lighter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-31196664227091282302013-02-09T08:29:06.221-08:002013-02-09T08:29:06.221-08:00It's great that you found a good place to make...It's great that you found a good place to make your donations. We all seem to have too much stuff, and it's lovely to be able to share with those who need it more and make a difference in someone's life!Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-66982550298596047892013-01-09T02:02:53.603-08:002013-01-09T02:02:53.603-08:00Thanks Nina, it's hard for me to give things a...Thanks Nina, it's hard for me to give things away, but it always helps me to know that it will hopefully mean something to someone else. Happy New Year to you too!Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-38460666225232918322013-01-03T10:18:36.154-08:002013-01-03T10:18:36.154-08:00Such a lovely thing to do to donate for a good cau...Such a lovely thing to do to donate for a good cause - I bet the children were happy tick some gifts to give! Wishing you a Happy New Year!<br />NinaNina https://www.blogger.com/profile/07571243768489766023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-86063481251592978092012-12-07T18:49:07.652-08:002012-12-07T18:49:07.652-08:00Faye I very much hope you will be around for a ver...Faye I very much hope you will be around for a very long time! It's difficult to decide what to do with some stuff, I found myself keeping more then I intend to...Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-59546517705466497572012-11-28T16:05:05.089-08:002012-11-28T16:05:05.089-08:00Lisa, I read your sensitive post with great intere...Lisa, I read your sensitive post with great interest. You see, today I actually created a list of things I would want to be given to whom when I pass on. Some of it was paintings, but some like your grandmother's bells were mementos that mean so much to me and I realize won't mean beans to my grandchildren. Except it will be a happy reminder to them of their granny. I got motivated due to Diane Sawyer's report on earlobe creases and their indicating potential heart problems. Hope my creases don't mean anything, however, and I can stay around a long time.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006293795541608715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-59900152537161630522012-11-21T14:31:03.659-08:002012-11-21T14:31:03.659-08:00Thanks Irene! I see potential in everything, so i...Thanks Irene! I see potential in everything, so it's difficult for me to part with things... I'm also an artist, so my priority isn't always my adventure in reducing my stuff, but I'm still trying...Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-49935716466348221952012-11-17T07:05:49.619-08:002012-11-17T07:05:49.619-08:00wow! i love this idea of having a blog about ligh...wow! i love this idea of having a blog about lightning the material matter in your life. i speak with a friend once a week-- a support group of sorts-- as we tell each other what we've cleared out the previous week. i am a collage artist and everything is grist for the mill so things get out of hand. great work, keep it up!Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-91192798852081301272012-10-09T22:29:19.428-07:002012-10-09T22:29:19.428-07:00I think we resemble each other :). My magazine co...I think we resemble each other :). My magazine collection is impressive. I love my stuff, I really do, but I'm trying to let some of it go... It is a bit counter productive when I convince myself to collect more stuff...Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-75287921466035455382012-10-07T14:25:57.054-07:002012-10-07T14:25:57.054-07:00Ah, my dear Lisa...love your "edit". You...Ah, my dear Lisa...love your "edit". You sound exactly like me. I'm thinking of doing a blog post to try and shame myself into organizing and getting rid of some things. I love the title of this blog...it's true, isn't it? Yet, like you, when considering getting rid of things (with all good intentions) I sometimes think of something else I might want to collect! Ugh...what IS it with us? I'm not big into clothing anymore, but art stuff and books and magazines (the arty kind, the ones you want to keep for future reference) are EVERYWHERE. I'm always embarrassed when company comes. Still, I cannot make myself deal with it.<br />Hugs,<br />AnneAnne https://www.blogger.com/profile/15378472662224995020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-36847190846190800112012-08-28T00:10:47.439-07:002012-08-28T00:10:47.439-07:00It's definitely a challenge, I've made som...It's definitely a challenge, I've made some trips to donate since making this post, but I still need to do better. This month has been very art intensive for me, but I'm hoping to put more of a focus on trying to make my room liveable next month... Although since working on that is one of my least favorite things and painting is one of my most favorite, well, good intentions and all of that...Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-73581952852933065192012-08-27T05:57:21.656-07:002012-08-27T05:57:21.656-07:00I'm in a similar position and constantly looki...I'm in a similar position and constantly looking for things to pass along to someone else. But then I make a trip to the States...and yard sales...and bring home more than I've given away! Oh well!bohemiannie! arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323742149467254627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-90499452977653971442012-07-07T02:50:33.268-07:002012-07-07T02:50:33.268-07:00I think it is hard, there are so many things I'...I think it is hard, there are so many things I'd rather do than try to address this issue! I'm glad to hear it's possible and also glad that you prefer your less stuff encumbered lifestyle.Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-90635931831385077952012-07-05T13:55:52.705-07:002012-07-05T13:55:52.705-07:00It's hard, but we moved across country and I h...It's hard, but we moved across country and I had to part with most of my stuff. I've kept my belongings to only what I really need since then, I actually prefer it this way now. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495796091157215318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-78647154436134397052012-07-05T01:02:01.846-07:002012-07-05T01:02:01.846-07:00Thank you Gail. Before I moved I gave away truckl...Thank you Gail. Before I moved I gave away truckloads of stuff (well pick-up truck loads, not moving van truck loads) and found I still have too much stuff! Congratulations on saving less and on your decision not to use your attic space! I aspire to not needing more storage space :).Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-63446374345291209502012-07-02T02:21:39.136-07:002012-07-02T02:21:39.136-07:00Lisa, as someone who has moved many times during m...Lisa, as someone who has moved many times during my life and gotten rid of tons of "stuff" with every move, it always mysteriously reappears for the next move : )<br />But I have learned to save less over the years and I decided I will never use my attic space...if I would put it in the attic, then I don't need it : )Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462629145629813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910960268834334105.post-63204424959262198112012-06-30T02:06:56.878-07:002012-06-30T02:06:56.878-07:00I need to do better, but it's so easy to put i...I need to do better, but it's so easy to put it off for other things... Thank you Rajesh for the empathy.Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.com