When I go to a new client’s home or office, I see the inevitable pile of outdated reading material. It’s usually a collection of newspapers, magazines, professional journals, torn-out articles, and/or newsletters. When I ask about the pile, the client says, “Oh, I am going to read that”. Looking at the bottom of the pile, I say, “The oldest item in this pile is from 2008. Are you really planning to read that?”
Read more →I’ve been noticing lately how much the Broken Windows Theory applies to staying organized. The Broken Windows Theory was posited by two social scientists in the early 1980’s, and, according to Wikipedia, refers to the effects of urban disorder and vandalism on additional crime and anti-social behavior.
Read more →Technology changes so quickly these days that we’ve just barely mastered an acquisition before an updated version with amazing new features is out on the market. No wonder we have a tendency to replace things that still work. I myself have just done so with my landline phone, and I’m thrilled with my decision. However, one of the consequences of rapid technology advances is . . . clutter. (You knew I was going to get around to that, didn’t you?)
Read more →Next time you clean out a closet, here is a great option for what to do with your discard pile: take your unwanted clothes and linens to a textile recycling location.
Read more →This is the final installment in my 4-part series on recycling in New York City. Now that you’ve gotten a full rundown on the more well-known recyclables – paper, plastic, metal – let’s review the items that leave most people scratching their heads.
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