Well… when I say ‘lost’ I mean more like ‘shredded and/or tossed out’. What remains is a stack of empty folders and binders. I am still nowhere near even half the paper pile!
In this case, however, I decided not to gather everything of this particular category in one place first for the simple reason of space. I also fear that I would become overwhelmed and paralysed by the sight of the enormous mountain of papers. And so I am working on them one location at a time. These were in one room together. The desk in the living room will be next. I am dreading it. Okay, just breeeeathe and dive in. Eventually it will (nearly) all look like this;