tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post3808546243477345903..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: The Single Most Important Rule When Deciding What To KeepJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-29900177018219902622012-08-20T17:13:01.362-07:002012-08-20T17:13:01.362-07:00Carolyn and Scott, I'm glad to hear from Eagle...Carolyn and Scott, I'm glad to hear from Eagle Scouts struggling with the same decision. Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />Carolyn, La Honda is so beautiful - I'm so sorry to hear about your mold problems. Here's wishing you all the best, wherever the next part of your life takes you.<br /><br />Cynthia, I haven't seen ethical considerations come up too often; now you've got me pondering this topic, and wondering what other examples might be. <br /><br />I do remember one that <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/85934/How-Do-I-Ethically-Dispose-of-Unneeded-Infant-Bottles" rel="nofollow">a mother asked about online</a>: What do I do with the baby bottles made with BPA? I don't think they're safe for my baby - so do I just dump them in the trash? I'd normally donate something like this, but do I donate something I feel is unsafe (but hasn't been recalled). As you might expect, the replies were varied in their advice.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-65037803656185021952012-08-20T10:27:47.394-07:002012-08-20T10:27:47.394-07:00As an Eagle Scout, who happens to be Gay - I'm...As an Eagle Scout, who happens to be Gay - I'm trying to decide where I stand on this debate. I worked very hard to earn my Eagle Scout badge and nothing should or can take that effort away from me. I've written many letters to the BSA concerning their policy on gay youth/adults participation in the BSA, I've removed my name from the Eagle Scout Wall of Fame that previously toured the USA, but I've not sent back my badge (yet). I've read many of the letters on the tumbler site you mentioned and was very touched by the words, especially those from our straight allies! Thank you to everyone, Eagle Scout or not, for telling the Boy Scouts of America their policy on gay youth, and gay leadership is out of date and must change.Scott Roewerhttp://www.declutteryou.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-16360354612125860422012-08-19T12:17:57.051-07:002012-08-19T12:17:57.051-07:00Great post, Jeri, and an interesting idea to apply...Great post, Jeri, and an interesting idea to apply ethical considerations to the uncluttering process in general.Cynthia Friedlobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678323220024869277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-24545342162251045282012-08-19T09:35:33.338-07:002012-08-19T09:35:33.338-07:00Huh! My husband and I were just discussing his tu...Huh! My husband and I were just discussing his turning his Eagle Scout badge in the other day. Thanks for the examples of thoughtful letters sent in with them by others.<br /><br />We are in the midst of a huge pare-down with our home of 35 years due to mold contamination and my intense reaction to it. I can't even be there to help! Guidelines to keep in mind while making those many decisions are just what we need. I will likely be unable to return to the only house we've ever owned. While it will be hard to say goodbye to La Honda, where we raised our family in a beautiful place, it is pretty easy to let go of things that can't be cleaned. The trick will be figuring out what is worth the effort of very thorough cleaning, and what we are likely to have room for, wherever we end up!Carolynnoreply@blogger.com