Prologue-ish

Not long, long ago, in a cybergalaxy not far, far away, an event of individually epic proportions was begun. Granted, it did not change the course of human history per se, or at least not from what I know, but it did spark the smallest of flames in my brain. OK, I was mostly jealous at first, given that I did not think of doing it, but I did find myself involved. Even published. Yes, I am in there somewhere.

"All My Life For Sale" was a project, an event as it were, conceived by John D. Freyer in late 2000 as a means to reduce his personal belongings to the barest of minimums. The website still exists (www.allmylifeforsale.com), and there is a book published that describes and chronicles his project. John, if you are listening, bless you. Following the weekly course of the project, actually buying something (which I still own!), and meeting John personally is something I still cherish to this day. In fact, it was during this time that I began to formulate the concept for the project in which I now find myself entrenched.

Selling off all one's worldly possessions is nothing new. Motivations for such actions are myriad. Accomplishing such an act is easier now, more than ever, with the contact that can be obtained via the glorious global garage sales as can be found on that thing we call the internet. I have been selling (and buying) on eBay™ for some time, with mixed success, but like John before me, have decided that this is the best sales vehicle for my project. Oh, by the way, if you have not determined it by now, the project name is "One Room At a Time" or 1RAT. Explanation will follow. I do hold yard sales, useful for gaining a buck or two and feeling that special feeling I get when some child goes through the 'Free Stuff' basket and finds something to claim for their very own, but not everything is yard sale worthy. There are just some things that a person doesn't want pawed by dozens of strangers. 1RAT is my global yard sale, but with a special purpose. Even more explanation will follow.

Until such time as I get things just so, I invite you, special blog visitor, to go to eBay™ and check out the progress of 1RAT. I think all you have to do is search for my screen name...let me check...yes, it is easy enough. Hmmm, maybe this will work. Fuzzybear61

I'll end this for now, just so I can check things out. Look for more in coming hours and days.