Aha! Incentive to clean and declutter! A friend called and asked if she and her sister can spend three nights here at my house in early June. They'll be on a road trip from Arizona to South Carolina, stopping here to see family. They are 80 and 82 respectively, and though I told Bette to warn her sister that they'll be "slumming" (her sister has always had a lovely large and elegant house) they will be welcome and comfortable. I think they're hoping for a family gathering as well, so I'll be busy in the next few weeks.

I lugged home the rest of the 3-ring binders this evening. Now to see what boxes I have handy.