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July 23, 2011 – T minus eight. (Pessimism.)
Some one of the major RID project lessons has been that I keep stuff because of pessimism. “Maybe I’ll need to fit into these clothes again someday.” “Maybe I’ll lose this item – I should have an extra.” “Maybe I’ll … Continue reading
July 22, 2011 – T minus nine. (The search for perfection.)
Today, the beginning of the “learned lessons” from the RID project. Today, I RID this voltage converter/power adapter. As a person who travels as much as I do, the “equipment” I use to travel becomes a big part of my … Continue reading
July 20, 2011 – Random CDs (Post 3 of 3)
Ah…the last CD giveaway of the project. Cloud Cult, Andrew Bird, Tori Amos, Mon Frere, etc. Suffice it to say, there’s a little more room on the CD rack. But more about that later.
June 29, 2011 – Where are the great humorists today?
I loved Spy magazine…it’s been so long since it was published…I wish someone would breathe life back into it. For those of you who don’t remember Spy was a humor magazine that really took on the world, our culture-driven celebrity, … Continue reading
June 13, 2011 – On floating.
Today, I RID my old kayak gear. Seemed appropriate since I’ve now sold my house in kayak-crazy Seattle. As I RID it today, I remind myself NOT to buy clothing that is customized for a sport, a task, or whatever…unless … Continue reading
June 12, 2011 – Laughing once.
Plain and simple, I love this DVD. And this performer. But, if the RID project has taught me one thing – it’s to enjoy something once…to treasure it in my memory, and then let it go. So, goodbye Sarah – … Continue reading
June 10, 2010 – A bittersweet RID.
Well, today’s the day – my house in Seattle finally sold – and, whilst I’ll be glad to be out from underneath the mortgage payments – it’s a way of getting RID of my West Coast presence. How I miss … Continue reading
June 2, 2011 – Coffee talk.
Over the last couple of months of the RID project, you’re going to see a number of “bigger items.” One benefit of RIDding is — when the small stuff goes, you don’t need as much of the big stuff. So, … Continue reading
May 30, 2011 – Seriously, how many picture frames does one man need?
This’ll be the last picture frame given away for a while. But, as I prepare to embark upon the last 2 months of the RID project, I must confess… It’s getting hard. Really hard. Looking back across the entries, it … Continue reading
May 26, 2011 – Framing your parents.
Just an old picture frame. This one held a picture of me and my parents – from a long time ago. I RID this one today, but will keep the photo in a treasured place.
What I got rid of today. 