Anyone who’s gone through a family member’s belongings after they have passed knows the many emotions it may stir. And then, for many of us, there’s all the stuff we’ve accumulated… which would not be a nice to leave someone to go through. But then what do you do with all the stuff?
A longform article about this would be nice. A longform article by a novelist used to elegantly weaving sometimes conflicting, sometimes ephemeral thoughts into a rich narrative would be great. And then if said novelist narrated it? Well, it is 41 minutes, but for a few of you who have read this far, this narrated exploration of on decluttering, identity, and mortality will enjoy Ann Patchett’s musings.