We’re all a bunch of pack rats. I am convinced of it when I drive around on Long Beach Island’s trash pickup days. I’m certainly guilty of saving too much stuff. I’m not a hoarder, but a keeper and collector of some strange items.

Garage sales will soon be rampant on the Island, and it will be a temptation. I do try to avoid them as I don’t need anything. To my credit, I have not succumbed to yard sales in years.