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Michael Krob's avatar

How dare you make me cry at lunch. I never want to move. Let my home crumble around me as I age, defending my precious junk as I would my memories. Nowhere else can ever truly be my home.

Janice MacPherson's avatar

Thank you for writing this.

Donna McKinnon's avatar

Beautiful.

Having moved a few times in the last decade, that first move after many years is truly an archaeological dig.

The sound of tape guns still triggers me.

Mary Jo Eustace's avatar

Gorgeous! You know - they tore down Klump to put up a mega mansion and I forgot about all the things I had in the garage:) Gone...But you know what? It's ok. You really only need one good thing. To help you remember. xxxxx

Jess Jess Jess's avatar

Yes. Just did the same myself. Had my grown son go through all the boxes of saved precious things. His baby clothes. Art. Photos. Stuffed animals. Special and weird and bittersweet. And EXPENSIVE. 🫣

Colleen's avatar

Beautiful...I'll be doing this next year. It's daunting and it's a gift. Thank you.

Trevor Suffield's avatar

Beautiful and heartbreaking writing, Kelly. You will find a way to get through this.