"Well done is better than half said."
---Benjamin Franklin
Today I helped my husband declutter his wardrobe. Initially I was supposed to help a friend who is chairing a charity auction load up her car with all the auction stuff. But by the time I got to her house she was done.
Seeking a last minute project, my wonderful husband said he really needs to go through his clothes and get rid of lots of stuff he never wears anymore. Boy was he not kidding! On his giveaway pile were at least 5 pairs of shoes, a couple of suits, about 15 nice shirts and 15 t-shirts, pajamas, many pairs of shorts and pants, and a bunch of ties and belts. I had no idea he had that many clothes!
Together we filled his stuff in 4 large black trash bags and got them ready to donate to charity. He had not gone through his stuff that thoroughly in many years and realized much of the clothing was stuff he wore in high school. I took a couple of patriotic shirts for myself and one of our daughters, and also kept a pair of long underwear that no doubt will be useful in cold weather!
So while it was a bummer to not be there in time to load up the auction stuff, this was definitely one of those "go to Plan B" times in which we really benefitted. Now Rick's drawers and closet are not overflowing with stuff he doesn't wear, and hopefully people who are in need of clothes, shoes and other menswear will have more to choose from :-)
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