Whew! We had our BIG yard sale today and I am so glad that it’s over! Our goal was never to make money, but to simply get rid of stuff. So we sold our items for very cheap prices. However, there were a few frustrating moments especially when our neighbors discovered the “free” toy box. There was a massive dog pile for the stuff. It was embarrassing and a little bit scary to witness. Other than that the sale was orderly, thankfully!
Our house is becoming bare: pieces of furniture are missing, pictures are gone from the walls, closets are cleared out and the fridge and pantry are holding less and less food. Strangely, I am not really even sad to see these pieces of “home” depart. I’m ready for a fresh start.
I will continue my Reflection on Togo series soon. Stay tuned!
If it makes you feel any better, it’s not just your neighbors that create chaos at yard sales. I have seen the phenomenon recreated at many yard sales, mostly around the vicinity of the ten cent paperbacks.