When I encounter this kind of stressed-out feeling I make myself a big list, broken down into chores I can do today and things I may have to perform several steps to complete. I list the steps so I can cross them off. Sometimes I'll start the summer with a list of things on the fridge that I'd like to accomplish. I think it is time to generate such a list. This is separate from the list I often carry folded in a pocket, including my shopping list and a few chores to try to remember to do.

I'm taking tomorrow off and along with some personal things to take care of I plan to do some more clearing. Tonight I'll finish the write-ups from all of those donations in April so I can make fresh start on May. Part of this clearing up is to help reduce taxes by donating good workable stuff. I think in the long run the benefit is greater than doing a garage sale, though I do have a few things to take to a garage sale the neighbor is going to fun one of these days.

SRS