When I answered the doorbell, I was greeted by the young family on the street smiling back at me.  They were organizing a yard sale. Did I want to join in? Normally, I jump at the opportunity even though it’s a lot of work to prepare and certainly not a guaranteed money maker.  Yet, there’s something about yard sales I find hugely entertaining.  Most of the time.

We had family coming to visit and I didn’t have time for the deep dive that a yard sale requires. Still, I managed a superficial sweep of the house, garage and shed and set up a “free” table at the end of the driveway.  While I heard grumbles of undercutting from some of the neighbors, I was thrilled to see most items rehomed and saved from an uncertain future.