HOWEVER: My ex loved the IDEA of sweaters. She had about 8 feet of closet space with hanging sweaters and half of that space with bags of sweaters on the floor. One September, I attached a (today’s) dated stick-it to all her sweaters. After 18 months, I suggested that if any sweater still had its stick-it, she had clearly not worn it either of the last two winters, so it might as well be sold or donated. We didn’t get divorced over that, but it was a near thing. And she was still grumbling about it when we DID get our divorce.
Good thinking. Always an alternative if one looks for it. And sometimes it helps to have a bit of a nudge in the right direction from a trusted source.
Bilan over 3 years ago
Score one for the brainiac Mrs Olsen.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Win Win!
HOWEVER: My ex loved the IDEA of sweaters. She had about 8 feet of closet space with hanging sweaters and half of that space with bags of sweaters on the floor. One September, I attached a (today’s) dated stick-it to all her sweaters. After 18 months, I suggested that if any sweater still had its stick-it, she had clearly not worn it either of the last two winters, so it might as well be sold or donated. We didn’t get divorced over that, but it was a near thing. And she was still grumbling about it when we DID get our divorce.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
Good thinking. Always an alternative if one looks for it. And sometimes it helps to have a bit of a nudge in the right direction from a trusted source.
Theseus2 over 3 years ago
Mrs Olsen and Caulfield working together? Now that is a scary thought.^^
ewaldoeh over 3 years ago
I still love that old gal.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member over 3 years ago
How far away is Mrs. Olsen’s garage from Caulfield’s? They might have to worry about transportation.
YatInExile over 3 years ago
I’m not sure Caulfield will learn anything in college. The kid’s already too smart for his own good.
pony21 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I love a happy ending.
brick10 over 3 years ago
Collusion, definitely collusion.
Moonkey Premium Member over 3 years ago
And there it is!
jessegooddoggy over 3 years ago
One of the best arcs ever with these 2!
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
This very scenario is why your computer comes not only with a trash can but also a separate command to “empty trash”.
Mary Sullivan Premium Member over 3 years ago
Is that a threat (about keeping him back) or will she give him the money for college? LOL. I’m sure it’s the latter, but she’s softening up.
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
I really like this opportunity to see this dynamic between the two of them. It ends up being somewhat one dimensional when they are in school.
Bilan over 3 years ago
People at the garage sale are going to wonder why Mrs Olsen is selling kids clothing.
Natarose over 3 years ago
Wow! Is she really going to help him? Interesting.