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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 28 Dec 2017

    Aging parents with lots of stuff, and children who don’t want it http://nyti.ms/2l9x368  This was one of our most popular articles on social media this year.

    2:50 AM - 28 Dec 2017
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      2. Alison Stewart‏Verified account @alisonstewart 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        I wrote a book about this after cleaning out my parents home. They were raised in the great depression, came of age in the 50s when consuming was the American thing to do & retired in the age of the big box store. Facing this task is really difficult.

        6 replies 7 retweets 56 likes
      3. Allison Marsh‏ @mamafoo2000 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @alisonstewart @nytimes

        We cleaned out my 94 yr old MIL's house on Long Island where she had lived for 50 years. The closets were an archaeological dig, with well-defined layers clearly indicating eras. It was both fascinating and overwhelming.

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      2. Gina Ezelle‏ @gina_ezelle 28 Dec 2017
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        It’s sad that we no longer value heirlooms, but I completely understand. My 92 year old mother still lives in her 5BR home with most of the stuff she and my dad purchased. 2 of my siblings are deceased and the other 3 are nearing retirement.

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. Carlata‏ @BoboSonata 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @gina_ezelle @nytimes

        I have a set of hand loomed linen sheets that were a wedding gift for my parents. In 1939. And hand woven wool blankets. Silver set. Delicate goblets. They were poor (farmers) in terms of income but those things helped my mother feel not so destitute.

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      4. Gina Ezelle‏ @gina_ezelle 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BoboSonata @nytimes

        I think that was the purpose in our parents’ acquisitions. These belonging are high quality; unlike the the mass produced, disposable junk that’s sold now. I can’t remember the last time I attended a wedding where a china pattern was selected 😦

        2 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
      5. Carlata‏ @BoboSonata 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @gina_ezelle @nytimes

        And I was so unromantic I didnt pick out that stuff. One day when I live alone again maybe I'll get out some of these things and enjoy them.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      6. Gina Ezelle‏ @gina_ezelle 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BoboSonata @nytimes

        Yes, enjoy the finer things. Life is short and we can’t take the money with us

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      1. Cool  😎 Grandma‏ @stone_kimberly 28 Dec 2017
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        Just use the fancy dishes for God sake 😂 everyday be #fancy

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      1. Gugu Mazibuko‏ @gux007 28 Dec 2017
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        Give it to someone who will appreciate it. Be happy in your new home. Enjoy your Golden years. Some of us would give the world to have loving parents around. 😊

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      2.  🌊KLux‏ @KellyLux 28 Dec 2017
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        My parents are practically hoaders (at least in their basement). My mom thought shopping was her job. It will take a major effort to get rid of all their junk. I try to take some stuff every time I visit, and it goes to charity.

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      3. cloud9yogi in SLC‏ @darylwolke 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @KellyLux @nytimes

        That was one of the hardest part of losing my parents. The Lladro figurines, the 6 sets of golf clubs, the mini soaps and toiletries from 15 years of cruises and hotels. It took me a month to empty their FL townhouse😂

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      4.  🌊KLux‏ @KellyLux 28 Dec 2017
        Replying to @darylwolke @nytimes

        My parents have a haul of junk similar to your soaps and toiletries. Theirs is from trips to Atlantic City 🙄

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      1. Mary Fabulous‏ @MaryFabulous3 28 Dec 2017
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        Or is it children who don't want aging parents...but will gladly take their stuff???

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      1. Leah Nyfeler‏ @Leahruns100 28 Dec 2017
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        I’m the in between generation. We downsized & pared down our stuff. Our kids are in small apartments. My parents own so much (Mom has 4 or 5 sets of dishes); whether we want it or not, there’s little room. We’ll find good homes for most & keep special things.

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      1. Heidi's Mom 🐕 🌍 🌎 🌏‏ @kmahoney534 28 Dec 2017
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        A glimpse into my future too.

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      1. Nick_Zen‏ @Nick_Zen 28 Dec 2017
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        Folks you really can't take it with you.

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      1. Jonathan Sharkey‏ @realjonshark 28 Dec 2017
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        Oops! Could that be me?

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