nothing in excess

 ~ so it is written
as the 2nd phrase
over the gateway
to the temple at delphi ~

what do you have too much of ?
cats?
cars?
gold bars?
pennies?
shoes?
tools?
china?
bars of soap?
paper towels?
books?
coats?
dogs?
kitchen utensils?
tea bags?
jewelry?
silver bracelets ?
magazine subscriptions?
canned goods?
scotch?
video games?
gloves?
lumber?
coffee mugs?
fabric?
coats?
candles?
single socks waiting for a mate?
candy bars?
flower vases?
hats?
nail polish?
earrings?
underwear?
guns?
mason jars?
yarn?
reading glasses?
zucchinis?

for me..i have too many desk items...
pens
pencils
colored pencils
cartridges
erasers
pencil sharpeners
tablets
paper clips shaped like birds and elephants
stationary from india
stationary from italy
stationary from japan
glue
scotch tape
tissue paper
wrapping paper
envelopes of every shape & size
scissors of every shape & size
greeting cards
post cards
string
ribbon
stickers
labels
hole punches
staplers
rulers
note pads from hotels around the world
rubber stamps
rubber stamp ink pads
packing tape
manila envelopes
files
enclosures
felt pens
markers
stamps
more stamps
book marks
magnifying glasses
exacto knives
blotters
letter openers
note books with endless quotes

it has simply got to stop..
i've decided to use everything up..
not to glut the system with more cards
no more of more of everything
no more trees coming down on my watch
no christmas cards
once every last card is sent - no more..
this could take lifetimes yet i am determined

happy birthday!
merry christmas!
happy anniversary!
my sympathies ~
best wishes!
thank you!
congratulations!