@fromthehill - Thank you for your response. I've learned a great deal from this forum, and have followed this particular topic - and asked a few Qs! - along the way, but still struggle with "the stuff", though it's really gotten under control now that I've found a professional organizing business that so far has proven most reliable, confidential and productive - as we both work together to give things to:
- Donate (mostly Salvation Army so far, Dress for Success, but more organizations are coming to mind);
- Consignment (soooo lucky to have a store that practically takes ALL my good condition clothes, as mine tend to be distinctive, (and, I'm told, have a following!) because of the variety of colors and contemporary style I favor; and,
- Yard Sale (we'll see if this happens, as it can be soooo much work!).

And, anything not worth any of the above outlets can be recycled on one of the many sites I'm learning about (heard of "Trashie"? and many others), or, if it's really in bad shape, dispose of it.

But, again, thanks for the POV you expressed, and I find it respects your time at present, you enjoy looking at the things, and others can take it from there. Although I have no offspring, I kind of figure I'll have donated or designated all the places the "things" can go when I'm gone.

I've heard of the book, too, but tend to not find I'm interested in sitting and reading such a book when it comes to leisure time, but I like the sound of the author's approach that she takes. Will see!