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On Cleaning Out

Dust-bunnies multiply even faster as eyes age.
Trash cans are harder to “hit” — or even find.
Finding the right file becomes a hunt in the dark.
It becomes further to bend over to pick up any droppings.

Maybe, dust-bunnies become pets?
When does clutter become comforting?
One can never have too much paper laying around.
Does one ever get over that “depression-mentality”?

As a financial planner, I help people prepare financially for old age.
But, what is the point if they are not also prepared emotionally?
Hoarding mementos is still hoarding!
As Art Linkletter said “old age is not for sissies.”