Right so I'm going to drop some Quaker thought on y'all regarding what to do about meaningful possessions that are now in conflict with your values. There's an (almost certainly apocryphal) story about William Penn struggling with what to do with his sword when he became a Quaker.

I remember my quaker grandmother telling me that story, although it was in regard to giving away my favorite toys.

I just had a thought that perhaps the local jr high or high school librarian could rehome my set of HP hardcovers. Either into their collection or to a student who needs them. Time to go find the librarians.

Thank you for this.

Quakers are known for their pacifism. But Penn's sword was very meaningful to him. It wasn't just that it was fashionable and expected for a man of his social standing; he was personally attached to it. He'd once used it to save his own life without injuring his opponent (so goes the story).

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Hadn’t heard this before but I have found it to be true in my life on several occasions.

What the hell is going on?!