"Legacy List" - new public television series on downsizing!

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Very timely in my world!  I actually put things I want to watch on live TV on my calendar!  Check this out on Monday, January 27th on PBS.

Yes, there are many aspects to parting with our collections.  Much history and much emotion is involved as we prepare to let go.


My dad's old desk, full of photos, books and memories.

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