tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162650991948958986.post97631084906226912..comments2022-02-25T08:18:21.273-06:00Comments on Sarah Bowie: Hoarder or Connector?SarahBowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891344869456471848noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162650991948958986.post-60475802047319758972010-08-10T09:40:22.705-05:002010-08-10T09:40:22.705-05:00Hmmm....I knew Sarah's mom and dad when we wer...Hmmm....I knew Sarah's mom and dad when we were young. I never considered either of them hoarders. Now Ben, her father, was an electrician. He had a huge "inventory." And that is how I saw it. In fact, I considered her mom austere. I considered myself poor. Neither of us had much as after paying rent and groceries, there was little left over. <br /> I cannot imagine two of the Scholl children as hoarders. I CAN imagine them being people who cherish items which give them great pleasure or items which remind them of great pleasure. They come from a long line of creative people and their minds work differently. Collecting and connecting are interesting hobbies. I believe if Sarah thinks those munkees will fill some void from her perceived childhood, what the harm? I was relieved to see she stopped at two.<br />Courtenay Crane LaFayette CrossCourtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15842094077926109054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162650991948958986.post-54690016943087744392010-04-27T12:41:17.415-05:002010-04-27T12:41:17.415-05:00I am Tim's widow about which Sarah has written...I am Tim's widow about which Sarah has written in her post. It was not until after Tim died and I started going through the Tim Room (well over 4 years after his death) that I saw the actual contents of the room. The more I looked at it, sorted it out, cleaned it out, and tossed it out (with absolutely no guilt because I am a Tosser), the more I realized this went beyond "packratting" and was more serious, as in "hoarding".<br /><br />At least I can say the 27 packs of new underwear, the 11 packs of new socks, the 4 pair of brand new shoes, the 100+ never-worn t-shirts with all kinds of funny sayings on them went to good use -- Goodwill, in fact. It didn't seem right, however, to give GW all the sales receipts from practically EVERYTHING he bought, so I unceremoniously tossed those out! <br /><br />I think BrandyeBelle has articulated it clearly: <br />"As I have grown to learn, see, love and live with 'hoarders', I have realized it all has a connection. It's when you compromise the health and welfare of yourself and home that it becomes a disconnect."<br /><br />The Tim Room was not often a source of contention between us, but had he lived, it well could have been. <br /><br />Sarah, collect and enjoy your art. And keep up the posting. I have to say that when I check your blog for new material, I first see how long it is -- hoping for something really lengthy because I know it's gonna be a great read!Library Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047460309460929881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162650991948958986.post-61907076211042591312010-04-27T12:01:55.681-05:002010-04-27T12:01:55.681-05:00I can understand your story. Hoarder or Connector...I can understand your story. Hoarder or Connector is a spot on question..in question. My Dad's Mother...I'll say suffered...with being a hoarder. However, it never seemed to bother her. Not once did she think there was ever a problem and would answer your question with "you my dear are a connector!" She was a brillant woman as the article you mentioned suggests. I now notice my Dad doing it, but differently. He has no connection to his things and they don't engage him or excite him in anyway. He just doesn't want to throw it away. He too is very smart and for this I get very...disappointed I'll say honestly.<br /><br />All this to say I would call what you are discribing a connection. An engaging, exciting, beautiful connection. If it makes you truly happy and the finacial connection does not outweigh the overall...then collect! and connect! Being a "sensitive" (myself) I like to call it... cost me a lot of time and money until I realized what was really going on and just accepted it. I think that's why Craig doesn't put a lot of stock in the unknown of buying and does it on his terms because he accepts the consequences..via...it's there or not there when I am ready. Bottom line it was on his terms. Your connection is on your terms....no matter how crazy or munky free that may be (or not anymore).... <br /><br />As I have grown to learn, see, love and live with "hoarders" I have realized it all has a connection. It's when you compromise the health and welfare of yourself and home that it becomes a disconnect.Plan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02066714487155845702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162650991948958986.post-76587423157850897712010-04-26T22:07:22.693-05:002010-04-26T22:07:22.693-05:00One collector of mine who was very active with Dai...One collector of mine who was very active with Daily Painters artists bought as much art as she could afford from several different artists.<br /> <br />Her life was filled with pain from an auto accident years earlier. I'm referring to her in the past tense because she died several months ago.<br /><br />Many artists on Daily Painters mourned her passing not just because of her financial support, but because she truly loved art.<br /><br />She told me that the thrill of buying all that art was going to the mailbox to find a new painting had just arrived.<br /><br />She would spend hours rearranging her extensive collection. She loved interacting via email with all the different artists.<br /><br />She, like you, loved having a collection of beautiful paintings. Many, many people have collections. Yours just happens to be art, jewelry and shoes.<br /><br />My daughter collects books. She reads all the top sellers in hardcover first editions. I asked her if she wanted a Kindle, and she said no because she liked the look, feel, smell of a new book.<br /><br />I think collecting only becomes pathological if you are fiscally irresponsible in other areas of your life.Carol Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630012970904448514noreply@blogger.com