Only one soccer game today. Evening game and home by 8.
Much of the day was focused on a “Don’t Buy Anything” event in the Maple Leaf neighborhood. Our friend was participating and invited us to add to their giveaway.
I just went to the garage and selected many of the items put out for our garage giveaway a few months ago. I had lost the movement I had going and inertia set in. So I loaded the car and drove up to Maple Leaf. I’m pretty sure I added more to their driveway than they had.
No pictures, but a lot of stuff was taken from the driveway.
I returned late in the afternoon to pick up the leavings. And since it’s in the car now I need to use this momentum and get it to a donation site.
Stay tuned.

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July 13, 2026 at 9:23 am |
My development has a yearly garage sale in July and I don’t participate–but SHOULD. It does take effort and decision making! Getting rid of unwanted items does feel good.
July 13, 2026 at 11:06 am |
I’ve found if I start with one table or blanket, to put things on, it’s not overwhelming. And once I get started it comes more easily. Our neighbor has garage sales once or twice a year so if I notice something that could go, I start a pile, and when it happens I have a head start. My problem has always been pricing. Giving things away is easier.