That actually does make sense (to deal with it as it comes in). I have reorganized my gmail to also start "archiving" and labeling emails as they arrive into designated folders named after my clients. I think that is going to help on the clutter quite a bit, too. I've just downloaded a desktop software for gmail. It's free to try $10 to buy, I think. It's supposed to make gmail function more like Outlook, which would be really great. I love gmail and hate Outlook so perhaps this could be the best of both worlds!
Thanks for the quick replies!!!