maeve,

I'd like to suggest something. As we rattle along here and talk about things we're going to donate locally, if something described would be of use, please send a PM and let the donor know. I for one would be happy to send a box of useful items and I'd much rather send them to you if I knew you could use them than to heap a box on the already crowded counter at the Goodwill.

We in this loose association of de-clutterers have made a habit of sending each other things we picked up when we knew others were looking for them. Maryanne sent me an envelope full of handkerchiefs she found at a garage sale, for example. A small thing, but I love and use these every day. Extra bedding, towels, I have those out the wazzoo here from my aunts' estates and my father's house. With so little room there I would never send stuff unsolicited, but if even a couple of extra towels would be helpful, I'd hope the items themselves but also the knowledge they were sent with love would be helpful.

We can send lists via PM, no need to run all of this out in the open. But just say the word.

This is all I'll say on the subject, anything else will be via PM. I don't want to make you uncomfortable, and I certainly don't want to put you out of sorts by keeping this topic in play.

Take care,

SRS