An easy box for a late Monday night poses another mystery: Why have we held onto these electric outlet covers for nearly two decades? And props to the Bic Mark-It ultra fine permanent marker.
“365 Boxes”
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“365 Boxes:” Day 8
An unexpected helping hand from the household’s Master Recycler makes for a surprisingly easy day — but some hard questions linger.
“365 Boxes:” Day 7
A mystery box filled with plastic containers prompts the first out-and-out setback in the “365 Days” project. The first week ends on a downbeat note.
“365 Boxes:” Day 6
The sixth box contains schoolwork and other documents created by our older daughter. Not to mention staples. Many, many staples. Fortunately, there is no bloodshed.
“365 Boxes:” Day 5
Will a garage door mistakenly left open offer too much temptation to scofflaws? And a difficult first encounter with beloved books.
“365 Boxes:” Day 4
I thought Day 4’s box would be a breeze. But it turned out to be a lesson in how easily good intentions can be delayed. And what about those chopsticks?
“365 Boxes:” Day 3
A box with items from a daughter’s desk triggers a sentimental journey — not so much for the daughter, but for me.
“365 Boxes:” Day 2
The “365 Boxes” project almost runs aground on just the second day. But we learn something about printers and wonder about obsolescence.
“365 Boxes:” An inquiry into the stuff in my garage
It’s a personal experiment: What if I tried to clean out my horrific garage, one box at a time, every day for the next year? Can I stick with it? Will it make a difference by the end of the year?