Just a few years ago we celebrated the 500 years of Columbus coming to America. I made a quilt recognizing this event and a small wall hanging. Most of us think of Columbus Day as a day to get off work and a long weekend.

Maybe because I am a professional organizer of homes and offices I really appreciate all the organization that would go into a voyage from one continent to another. I just saw and walked on the ships that sailed to Jamestown, the first English settlement here in America. I was again thankful that I live today and not back then. The quarters were cramped and on one of the ships the passengers were kept under deck the full voyage with only a few times being allowed on deck for fresh air and light.

Just as they had to do on the ships, whatever organizing task you are undertaking, put all like things together and get rid of things you don’t use, or don’t like. This goes for drawers and closets as well. Get rid of clutter. Your ‘voyage’ will be more pleasant.