Hi Merlin,

I'm glad you enjoyed the info on the NSGCD website, PDF-ing aside. (Wish I had the power to change that, but alas, no.) The group is an invaluable resource for organizers and others working with the chronically disorganized, and it's also been a great way for people looking for help to find folks in their area who are qualified to lend a hand.

One small bone to pick, though: why put "professional organizers" in quotes? You're a grammatically savvy guy, so I'm guessing the quotes are intentional (and not, say, a mistaken attempt to add emphasis). And that's kind of a bummer, because it makes it seem like perhaps POs aren't quite something you take seriously.

As a Professional Organizer myself, I can tell you that while many people might choose (and be able) to tackle disorganization on their own, as you're doing with the influx of baby goods (more power to you!), for many others, that process can't and won't happen without help. That's where one of the Bay Area's 200+ (or one of North America's 4500+) POs come in.

For some, overcoming what can be a chaotic and detrimental level of disorganization can only happen with careful, considerate, professional help. POs offer this kind of help every day, and I encourage you to recognize us as quotes-unnecessary.

Thanks,
Emily

p.s.--For more information on Professional Organizing in general, check out NAPO (the National Association of Professional Organizers) at www.napo.net and POC (Professional Organizers in Canada) at www.organizersincanada.com.