I am filling my time by selling off the mountains of crap my mother accumulates between the times I come to visit. I suppose garage sales and trash days are better than taking this compultion to Nieman’s. Although, in her defense, I have to say that the house isn’t as bad this time. I only had to politely refuse a lime green pants suit and a Mr. Coffee iced tea brewer, instead of a crate of lime green pants suits and a twelve pack of iced tea brewers.

Here’s a sample posting.

This lamp was my grandmother’s. It has gold leaf (gold something?) around the bottom and handles, and has a greenish (patina?) finish. In the center is a picture of victorian people having a party in their George Washington-esque wigs. I’m posting this for my mother. She would like $20, but please, if you like it, make an offer so I can help her part with all of this stuff she’s accumulated.

If you would like more information, or to tell me what a great daughter I am for taking the time to post all this stuff on the net for my parents, you can email, or call Helene (my mom) at 847-555-5555.

p.s. If you tell her how great I am, play like it’s an unsolicited compliment.