We never really get used to it, no matter how many times it hits us in the ass.
Our circumstances here have changed yet again, and all of the lessons I learned the last time we moved are nearly useless.
I say 'nearly' because the only lessons that apply this time are
-change always comes again
-this too shall pass
So what lessons did we learn this time?
We have too much stuff!
I se now the benefit of "realistic minimalism"
We are a family of four people and two dogs. Two of us are teenagers, two of us are crafters.
We have stuff.
So now we embark on the interesting journey of downsizing. Do I need ten favourite coffee cups? Not really, no. Do I need twenty t-shirts? Nope. The challenge will be in getting the family, as a unit, on board with the downsizing.
We are fortunate this time to have a wood/oil furnace.
The prepper in me likes this, because now we have a choice in how we stay warm, not to mention the simple matter of control over this issue.
I can also use the firebox to help stay on top of garbage.
Whatever trash we generate that is flammable goes into a separate bag and used for fire-starter. Wood heat is a more thoroughly-warming kind of heat, and I'm not exaggerating when I tell you our senior Chihuahua appreciates the heat!
Although it took me a little while to find my fire-making mojo again, I'm sure I'll get back into the swing of keeping a fire going by the time the snow flies.
Either that or we'll be chilly!
How is autumn progressing where you live?
Next time, the war of the mice!
