OFFER ACCEPTED? NOW WHAT? by Michael H. Wasserman The two-bedroom, Lakeview condo seemed huge when Meg and Cary first moved in as newlyweds 10 years ago. That was two dogs and two daughters ago. Before the stay-at-home order. Before COVID-19. The small house movement may be “a thing,” but Meg and Cary are living proof that small houses are not all that they are cracked up to be. Especially now that they have all been cooped up together for the last three weeks. Every useable surface is covered by school projects, team equipment, pet toys, and kid toys. Meg laughs to herself nervously. “I guess everyone’s home must feel small by now but there just isn’t enough space here. Is this a dining room or a “school?” Is Cary working in the living room or his office? Am I sleeping in my bedroom or my office”? The is once spacious home is getting smaller and smaller by the hour. Hopefully, Jan will call soon. It’s Monday afternoon and Meg has been trying all day not to think about it
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