The spring rummage sale is on again at church, so I’m rounding up housewares that I don’t need, want or love — a surprisingly large range of stuff. Silicone doohickeys for poaching eggs are remarkably prominent in the selection. Nowadays, I go to the diner if I want a poached egg. Likewise, I’m parting with the Instant Pot, the largest Römertopf clay baker, and a stainless-steel roasting pan big enough for a 20-pound turkey.

With every load of stuff that leaves the house, I feel just a bit better.