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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was talking more about the futility of life than the actual paperwork. [/quote]

I felt something similar going through my mom's stuff.

Objects that she has used and treasured...none of us wanted. We had no room for it. And most of it had no meaning to us, let alone our kids.

It made me kind of depressed, like how quickly you are forgotten. Your mark is stamped out. I assumed it took a few generations...but it seems to be like one. [/quote]

Agree it is sad. Part of that is because most of us are now from generations that have much more disposable income along with conspicuous consumption. Things don't mean as much because they are easily replaced by the more trendy, more expensive or more technologically advanced items.

Older generations placed greater value on some things because they were "once in a lifetime" purchases and were considered a precious investment. Look at any thrift store now and you will see shelves upon shelves of beautiful old china sets that no one wants anymore.  It makes me sad to think of so many women who may have sacrificed or strictly budgeted to acquire them for their families to use and cherish. Now they are collecting dust in a junk store.

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