i agree Umar, books and papers, computer work etc. takes time in a professor's office.
less is better, absolutely. :>
best,
Dushwari
arrrghhh... I think we're the anomalies Dush - last year when I changed jobs, it took me almost 6 hours to get everything packed with some help from an assistant and then another 2 hours or so to get everything out of the office into a minivan.
I'm a little more careful now about the books that I keep in my office... but alas, there are no more walls in my home to put any more bookshelves.
But reading from your post, you surely describe someone who's really personalized their workspace... I don't have many "personal belongings" other than my books, laptop, a few desk accessories and ergonomic enhancers. The furniture, equipment and most fixtures are not my own.