Letting go of a good housemate is a sad thing. But it happens. For a good percentage of my adult life I've lived in a shared housing environment--platonic and romantic--where in all cases it …
The Winter House
The Winter House, by Joan MacCracken is the heartwarming fictional tale of four single women in their seventies who spend the five months of winter living together in rural Maine. They make this …
When An Adult Child Needs a Home
Almost 20 years ago, my late partner and I were faced with the issue of an adult child needing a home. My partner's son had broken up with his girlfriend, had been living with his brother and his …
When Failing Health Forces You to Make Lifestyle Changes
Failing health can mean living in a wheelchair. This is about Tasha, my best friend, and her failing health. Tasha was recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. This …
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Should I stay or should I go? This lyric by The Clash (remember them?) has been sticking with me. For The Clash the question was about a relationship. But it could also be about a house. This week …
Silvernest: A Home-Mate Yenta
In our continuing series of services that provide home-sharing options, we take a look at Silvernest: a pioneering service that's specifically targeted to empty-nesters and boomers, which helps …