I was so tired last night that I didn't try to drag this thread back to the top. I think all of my cleaning stirred up dust, and I spent the evening sneezing. After early to bed I feel more like my old self--I was afraid I was catching a bug. I'll use the neti pot this morning to keep things clear.

My office is always in a state of flux; today it is easier to sit at my desk. There are objects sitting around that might look really interesting if I find just the right place to put them. I partially blocked the window, and there is one USB cord that is going to be a tripping hazard if I don't reposition my flatbed scanner. I want to have more access to the window and I need to be able to see the release lever for the ornamental bars over the window, so there is more work to do.

I've collected some interesting little lamps over the years--a lava lamp with blood-red corpuscles in a clear fluid, and a couple of LED lamps. I lately have been able to use one of these at a time, but I plan to arrange them so I can pick and choose to use any or all of them if I feel like it. They'll be on that work desk I need to clear up.

The other de-clutter job, long overdue, was organizing my shoulder pack (in lieu of a pocketbook). Ever since I was stuck in a black subway tunnel in New York City I've always carried a small flashlight. I won't get rid of that, though I might find a smaller LED type to replace it. I don't need a calculator because my phone has that function. I weeded out a few cough drops, an extra chapstick, etc., I put two pairs of glasses (sun and office) in one glasses case. The compact folding umbrella will stay. It's streamlined and lighter now. I like wearing a smaller fanny pack, and when I wear a one carry fewer items, but there are times when I often have to carry the rest in something else (I usually end up wearing the fanny pack AND carrying the shoulder pack).

To borrow from the credit card commercial, "What's in your pocketbook?"

SRS