Just in case you ever wondered if I have any skeletons in my closet, you now have proof. Here is Skellington hanging out in the back of my closet (and he’s not the only one). Actually he has decided to hang out back there until all the commotion is over. Yes, normally he takes part in all of the commotion that goes on in my life, but he is going to sit this one out for the next couple of weeks.
What could possibly be going on in my world that even drives the spooky creatures to take cover? Although he does look a bit like he is having fun talking to the other skeletons, robes, clothing and shoes, he is in hiding, because I am getting my home ready for some new carpeting. Wall to wall carpeting to be exact. Although, if need be, he could jump out of the closet and scare anyone who might be misbehaving in my domicile.
Now, don’t worry, I am having professionals install the carpeting. They will move large furniture, but all items must be emptied out by yours truly. That means that the carpet layers will move the bookshelves, but I have to remove all of the books in the bookshelves. As you can guess, I have more than one book case.
In this picture you can see that I am almost finished with the book removing part of this process. The last of the really heavy art books remain to be moved. It’s no coincidence that Georgia O’Keefe is one of the last books to be packed. She always has been a favorite artist of mine. Oh, and don’t worry! I have had a good friend help me with the heavy work. He has been more than happy to help. His back seems to be holding out well…so far. I’ll keep you posted if that changes.
The strange part of all of this is that I have been packing and packing. I have even gone through everything (literally everything) and cleaned out a lot of stuff that I don’t need anymore. This has resulted in seven trips to Goodwill to donate many of my worldly possessions. Recycling bins are one of my favorite daily trips. I have also donated approximately 300 books to the 
public library. That’s right. I donated 300 books and I still have plenty to fill the shelves back up when this is all over. Do not judge me. Some people buy crack. I buy books. The kind you can hold in your hands and feel the paper. None of that wimpy eBook nonsense.
Anyway, I have packed as if I am moving to another home, city, or another country maybe. But, nope. I’m not going anywhere. I’m just getting new carpeting and moving a lot of stuff around. At some point everything will be stored in the kitchen, bathroom, my friend’s home, etc. Then I will turn around and put everything back. Exercise in futility? You would not think so if you saw the condition of my current carpet. This is actually a mission of mercy.
This whole process is stressing out both me and my cat, Hannah. I hope we both find a lot of relaxation in 2022.
Until next time.….