My sister told me I wouldn’t want to sell my possessions to survive. I’ve read O. Henry. I know what happens when you start selling things off; you end up with a watch fob and no watch, and a hair comb with no hair to put it in. I don’t accumulate stuff just for the sake of having it. I’m not a compulsive shopper like some people. There’s not much to sell.
I’m not wasteful. Our box spring and mattress is 17 years old. My carcass still feels pretty good when I snuggle under the covers. In the morning, my bones are a little stiff and achy. I wonder if a new box spring and mattress would relieve that.
The descendants are in need of a couch. I am giving ours to them. We’ve had it a while. It only has two seat cushions. I lobbied for a sofa with three, for durability and comfort, but nobody listens to me. Here we are, 5 years later, with a sagging middle. Don’t blame me.
I will make these purchases from my savings. It will make me sick to my stomach to spend the money because we may have to eat cat food someday. If that day comes, I’ll sell the couch.
elroyjones 
I have this mindset that everything must be totally unusable before I throw it out. For a nonbullshit example, last night I found a hole in the inner seam of my boxers and I knew there was only one thing to do before throwing them in the trash … Ripping them as much as I could starting from the hole … While wearing them … I kind of ended up w a boxer skirt
I’m that way with socks. There must be holes before they are discarded. However, I darn the holes in wool socks so they must have holes upon holes.
But haven’t we all said the cat food smells good enough to eat?
I’m sure it will be delicious with some ketchup!
…just be sure to buy a good couch then, one that will have a good resale value. 🙂
Solid wood frame and hand tied springs!
You’d be surprised at how many aged Americans eat cat food. Whenever I see them lingering in the Pet Food aisle pondering their choices, I discreetly drop a $20 bill into their grocery cart.
I wouldn’t be at all surprised, and when I say I worry that it could be our future, I am very serious.
Anonymous philanthropy is the best kind.
Much like my blog, reading these in the wrong order can be confusing. I will retreat to make my assault from below… or over there, sort of to the side, because you, unlike me, have a sidebar!
I can’t believe you’re taking the time to do this. It is very flattering because as you know I am a huge fan of your work in general and especially your writing.
If you want a side bar you too can get one, let me know and I’ll look at the dashboard to tell you how I did it.
I can’t decide if I need a sidebar. I like my clean look. I just don’t know.
I’m fond of the simple Zen look too, supports the ninja series!
The small decisions are what make me crazy.
Too many choices!