Why I hoard.

This, THIS is why I never get rid of stuff:

Anyone who has been watching the style pages has probably already noticed that capes are back in style.

See, I had a cape, a lovely red cape, 3/4 length, suitable for autumn weather. It was perfect back in 1987-88 when I was pregnant with Katie and had an expanding belly. And it was warm enough for Alabama's winter.

And then it went out of style and malingered in the basement closet for a few years and several moves. And then I felt guilty for dragging it around and not allowing some needier person to buy it at Goodwill and give it a new life. So I donated it.

And now? Now I want a CAAAAAPE!

Pout. I'm not getting rid of anything in my basement. I may even rent a storage locker.