There is hardly a place where, in the course of a year, some things are not purchased and never used, and where spring cleaning does not unearth them. Spring is the time when the good housewife puts all doubtful things into the trash barrel. – E.F. White, “Spring Soda Fountain Thoughts,” 1908 [a little altered —t&#94

Our past is like a footprint. It only confirms we were there. No burden on our future does it bear. Bring the rain, clear the pane of clutter. – Jeb Dickerson, jebdickerson.com

Replace clutter with freedom. – Terri Guillemets, “At home,” 2005

Having too many things is a burden to the soul, an insult to the earth, and an obstacle course to our spiritual well-being. – Terri Guillemets, “At home,” 2005