Giving Things Away That You No Longer Use

Today I met with a wonderful old friend of mine from my show business days, Merilee Blaisdell. We were roommates together on the National Tour of My One and Only. We still keep in touch, even though thirty years have passed since that time.

I have several ballet barres stored in my outside shed. I invested a lot of money in them, and it made me feel sick to think of them just sitting there, going to waste. They had gotten dusty and a bit discolored. I wondered if I would ever use them again.

Merilee recently opened a new studio in Los Angeles. She teaches Body Rolling, Franklin Method Education, Pilates, and Fitness. I knew that she was also a terrific ballet teacher. I sent her a message, asking if she would like to have my old ballet barres.  I explained to her that I  had bought them for my ballet and yoga studio before closing it after the economic downturn. 

She was very excited, and we were thrilled to find out that they would fit into her vehicle. I measured them carefully and sent her the numbers. It turns out they are also the perfect size for  her new studio! Her landlord will put them up for her. My loss is her gain. I feel so happy to know that they are going to a good home. They are wonderful wooden barres, made with excellent quality materials from Alva's.

It's such a good feeling to find the right person who needs something valuable that you have. We sat in my living room with her husband, enjoying a pleasant chat. As she was leaving, I also picked her some Meyer lemons from my tree, and a large bunch of fresh rosemary. She was so enthusiastic and appreciative.  I'd forgotten what a pleasure it is to have people over to chat. It really is the simple things in life that are the most rewarding. 

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