Might Be Worth Something Someday

I was given a great gift five or six years ago.  My class of 5th graders painted an adirondak chair red, white, and blue, and then signed their signatures on the arms.  I've used it in various ways through the years,  and now have a plan to paint it a solid color that can be less noticeable sitting out in the yard.  My daughter pointed out that I may not want to cover a couple of the signatures as they could be worth something someday.  One of the girls sings before Congress and all sorts of famous people; another is a state winner athlete, often featured in our paper. 

How long do we hold onto things that "might be worth something someday?"  That can be really confining to feel that you can't get rid of something out of fear you'll regret it someday.  Planning ahead is important, but living for today is its equal.  We can't let the "what if's" of this life tie us down under mounds of clutter.  Let it go.  If you find out the items you gave away (or painted over) were worth a lot, balance the regret with the money, time, and mental health you've saved over the years not storing clutter 

Now, if only I'd saved a couple of their math papers...