The letter comes from a woman who pays for a monthly cleaning service for her parents while they spend frivolously. Her parents, who are retired and live on a fixed income, have been frequenting estate sales and bringing home furniture, dish sets, seasonal decorations and other items that they have little practical use for. This has caused frustration among the woman, who feels guilty about paying for a cleaning service while they continue filling their home with unnecessary items. The situation concerns concerns the retired couple, who have two fully decorated accessory dwelling units on their property but continue acquiring more stuff.