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December 30, 2011 – End of the year, end of the RID project. (Box of Ex.)
Well folks – it’s been a great project. Over 400 entries. Probably around 800 items I no longer own. And…as of today, it’s over. You see, with my move to NYC, and the turn of the New Year, I’ve decided … Continue reading
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November 11, 2011 – the TEDxPhoenix RID.
Tonight, I give a speech on the TEDxPhoenix stage about the RID project. I’m writing this entry pre-speech, but will post it immediately after. You know, I really didn’t expect the RID project to strike such a chord with people … Continue reading
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October 27, 2011 – Some water bottles.
Having kind of rough day today. Kind of one of those “everything that could go wrong…has” kind of days. The kind of day that reminds me to drink plenty of water. So, it’s kind of ironic today that today I’m … Continue reading
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October 12, 2011 – Travel guitar.
A number of years ago, I bought this guitar to travel with. Suffice it to say, this was prior to the “two bag limit,” “extra charge for extra bags” days. So, given the fact that this is: 1. one of … Continue reading
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September 15, 2011 – Robe.
Not really a lot to say about today’s RID. Just a robe it was time to get RID of. Got another one. And I’ll be wearing that one from this moment forward. And…scene.
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September 9, 2011 – The perils of digital.
If ever there were a mascot of the RID project, it might be this book. You see, I picked it up in Scotland recently — and after I read a few chapters I realized that I had already bought it … Continue reading
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September 2, 2011 – The Red Shoes.
There’s a fine line between fashion and pain. And nothing proves that better than these shoes. I’ve always loved the way they looked…even if they never quite fit me right. So, after a long week in NYC when I walked, … Continue reading
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August 8, 2011 – Speak up.
I bought this speaker a few years ago to carry when I travel. But, now it seems that almost every hotel I stay in has a place to plug your devices in. So, this is yet another piece of technology … Continue reading
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July 31, 2011 – The final RID? (A note about addiction.)
As I RID this music stand today, I commit to the RID project continuing – although my posts will now be weekly, rather than daily. My learning? The acquisition of STUFF is an addiction (I’d argue for all of us) … Continue reading
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July 30, 2011 – T minus one. (Objects are rarely just objects.)
Of the many objects I’ve gotten RID of, the hardest tend to be the ones tied up with memories of people in my past. Like this keyboard. Which belonged to my ex. So, as I RID it today — I … Continue reading
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