The Dreaded M Word (moving)

First I'll confess that I hate the word downsizing.  As I said once in a talk at the library, we need to think of where we're going.

Where I'm going is to Texas, with two suitcases, my laptop, and some receipts from UPS and that crowd. 

I learned the hard way, a year ago, that the scorched earth method of moving to a smaller place is Dangerous.  I gave up some things, like the working model dollhouse from architectural design class.  Big mistake.  The photo of it does not explain anything.  Yes, I confess I've told people just to take a picture . . . but I should have written:  are you sure it's wise to give up this thing?

My daughter is the wise one this time--she told me to keep the things I will really miss. 

I've learned something valuable from living with my roommate this year.  If he makes something he's enjoyed making, and he likes it, he puts it where he can see it.