Anatomy of My Desk

My Desk is a Mess

Here is a partial list of things that are cluttering up my desk.

On top of the computer there is a stuffed pug wearing a University of Alabama hat. A pile of business cards is strewn across the computer monitor stand. On the far left of the desk – junk mail to be shredded, on top of that – my daily planner, on top of that – the newest Franklin Covey catalog and a receipt from Hamilton Book. The Middle of the Desk contains – large desk calendar, cordless phone, half-drunk cup of coffee, book Leonardo da Vinci: Painter, Inventor, Visionary, Mathematician, Philosopher, Engineer, notepad “Call Rocco re: grocery bags”, Fine and Sandy beach pedicure, pile of blank cd’s, 2 months of receipts to be filed, and my Ashes of Problem Clients jar. Far right of desk – ergonomic mouse pad with mouse, dog leash, large pile of random papers which include map of Memphis, coupons from Sunday paper, blank dvd labels, recycling conference registration info, and Frommer’s Guide to Washington DC 2001.

How do I get any work done in this clutter?