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Good reads especially meaningful to elderly folks
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I think "The swedish Art of death cleaning" should be on everyone's reading lists. It helped me realize that that the treasures I keep will be thrown away by my kids after I die, should be given away to friends or neighbors or organizations who can use them. Linens and towels you used when you lived in a4 bedroom house can be repurposed by homeless shelters or Good Will when you move into a one bedroom apartment. When my husband and I downsized and moved to another state, I gave my kids the China and glassware. I enjoy seeing them on holidays when my son sets his table.
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@maggieb892 What I really appreciate is the pragmatic approach to death that the Swedes seem to display. My Dad was Swedish, and a very straightforward, and realistic thinking man. It is how I am trying to look at death. It's just another fact of life with which to deal, and getting rid of "things" is just a part of the preparation.
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Don't forget the animal shelters for old towels and linens. They use these in carriers and to cover carriers/hav-a-heart traps (traps to catch strays) plus add them to cages for animals to burrow in if they are scared. I would collect food, linens, toys, etc at work for animal shelters and they were happy for linens and bed covers.
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@maggieb892 Yes, I recommend The Swedish Art of Death Cleaning, and try to borrow a copy from your library, don't buy one unless you must, and then give it away!
Recently a friend offered to return three paintings I'd given her 25 years ago. After a moment's thought I said "No, thank you. Please give them to someone else or donate them to a benefit auction." Whew!!