Have you ever considered how amazing it is that humans come in so many different sizes, styles and shapes? Each one of us is unique. As a Yogi tea bag says, “There is nothing like you, there was …
New Year, New Habits
“This is the year!” millions of Americans declare each January 1st. “This is the year I resolve to…” lose 20 pounds, go to the gym, quit smoking, take up scuba diving, learn French, etc. Even if you …
Beneficial to Householder and Home Seeker
“It’s beneficial,” says Ruben about living in shared housing. He continues, “It's good for me to have more people in this building. I feel like when there's other people around, it's good for my …
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Turning Down the Heat on Housemate Conflicts
Your housemate works in an air conditioned office and drives in an air-conditioned car. When he comes home he finds the house unbearably hot. You work outside in the hot sun and love to have the …
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Good Hearts, Crowded House
Larry and Jane,* out of the goodness of their hearts, have developed what one might call a non-intentional community. Aware of the difficulty of finding affordable housing, they’ve opened their home …
Videoconferencing for Housemate Interviews, When and How to Use It
I love Zoom. Free to use and easy to set up, Zoom makes it possible to see people as we talk to them. It’s much more personal than a phone call. Update June 2021: And now there are other …
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