A Lesson from the Field
I’ve been working with an older woman, the mother of a friend. She’s in her seventies and has Parkinson’s disease. The illness went undiagnosed for a while, and the condition has been hard on mother and daughter alike. I’d say that this doesn’t have much to do with me, except that I’ve been sorting through the mother’s things so the daughter can better manage her mom’s care. And I can’t help but notice and be touched by the special circumstances this situation creates.
As we go through the mother’s things, I’ve been struck by the indignity of the process for her. I try to let her decide …[Read more]


Gayle Goddard facilitates the monthly meeting of the Houston Clutter Coaching Meetup Group. The topic for December’s meetup will be “Clearing Clutter by Donation During the Charitable Season.” Take advantage of the charitable mood and prepare your space to receive another round of gifts at the same time. We’ll talk about clearing your clutter by making donations to people in need this holiday season.
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