Agreements 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 …
A Tool for Your Home-Mate Selection Process
She knew she hated dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. It didn’t seem so important when she interviewed to live with others in a large house. She fell in love with the room, the house and the location. …
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Remember “POSSLQ?” Now it’s POSSSLQ!
POSSSLQ is the phrase that Sharon and Deb use for their relationship. When they got in touch with me and I read their booklet, POSSSLQ: ELDERS LIVING OUTSIDE THE BOX, I was deeply gratified and …
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The Five Commandments of Keeping a Tidy Household
As someone who has lived with a series of flatmates, I learned for that initial interview to ask, "Are you neat?" Of course, everyone answers in the affirmative yet the the reality is that we have …
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The Golden Rule and Its Mate
“Morning,” greeted Stephanie as she walked into the kitchen where her home-mate Nancy was sitting in her bathrobe and drinking a cup of coffee. “Morning,” said Nancy. She continued, “You should know …
Cooperative of Friends—A Lively Life
It became a cooperative. Julie and friends from college had a vision of living together. And where many of us may have enjoyed conversations where we dreamed about maybe living together, these friends …
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