This may come across as an odd thing to write, but the pandemic positively changed my life. Back in September 2020, when we were in lockdown, I sat on the edge of my bed and asked myself, “What is it …
Broadening Your Circle
I've been thinking a lot about broadening my circle of friends lately, and this all occurred because I recently acquired a car. As a former big city dweller, not having a car isn't a big deal; you can …
Decorating Golden Rule: Live With What You Love
After reading Avoiding the Pitfalls of Decorating a Shared Home I've been thinking alot about home decor. I also came across the following quote, “Decorating golden rule: Live with what you …
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When It’s Time to Move
The Clash's Should I Stay or Should I Go is an earworm for me this week. Why this song? Although it's about a romantic relationship, it can also be associated with the issue of either remaining in a …
Countering Fearmongering of Shared Housing
Many years ago, during a bitter breakup, a former beau hoped to push me out of our shared flat. At the time, I was working as a temp while he had a full-time job as a professor at the University. I …
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Reciprocity in Shared Housing
I’ve been thinking about reciprocity among friends, but also in a shared housing environment. I have a close friend who, over the years, has given me clothing she no longer wears, plus kitchen …