We moved a lot when I was a kid. My mother took pictures of the things that were important to her but could not be moved. Those photo albums gave her her memories and she wasn't tied down to "stuff". Really is a beautiful way to do things.
Good luck on the downsizing and convince your wife that she's not going to get full value. Doesn't happen on used items unless true antiques or there is some other value to them. Check out local garage sales and find out what things actually sell for (not the asking price).
In the meantime, visit when you can. TV is pretty irresistible, isn't it?
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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