What modern conveniences are the least we need?

[Rorey]

43. Yes, the increasing rudeness and carelessness of others is unappealing to me

I suppose I would adjust, but I'm hoping I never have to do it.

I guess I just got too spoiled in my current living situation. I got to keep my house after the divorce 4 1/2 years ago. My intention was to keep it for two years and then sell and move to a more sensible place. But everything seems to be working out as it should. First one son and his family moved in with me for nine months while they were building a house. Then the pandemic happened, and I was so thankful that I had the ability to at least go out and enjoy my backyard, even if I initially couldn't go too many other places. Then another son and his little family moved in for 9 months while transitioning to another state. It was perfect. Now my daughter and adult grandson are moving in. It's shaping up to be another great living situation that works out for all three of us. I'm so glad that I didn't follow my original plan to sell after two years.

My garden is small this year, with just tomatoes and marijuana. Next year I plan to make it much, much bigger. I'm happier than I've ever been in my life, enjoying my own little world. I sure hope I don't have to change it.