I just came to the realization that I am homeless. I didn’t realize it until I heard some vacationers talking about heading home. It got me thinking about what the definition of a home really was. Now, I do have a place to live. I have a roof over my head, a place to sleep, [...]
Alternative housing…a followup
As it so happens while I was writing the housing series I managed to find a new place and moved to a spot further down the Keys. I was looking online, as I alway am and found a nice little rv to rent in a quiet spot away from all the noise. Rent will be [...]
Alternative Housing..A Minimalist Guide to keeping a roof over your head while living in the Florida Keys…Part 4
In this final part of the series I am going to discuss a housing option that is not for everybody. On one hand it kind of goes against the grain of a true minimalist, on the other, it is a very minimalist way of living compared to conventional housing. What is it? Liveaboards. The fine [...]
Moving your dirt…
As I have been sitting here for the last couple of days putting the finishing touches on my new ebook I have been entertained by the neighbors across the street. As many snowbirds do, they are preparing to move back north to where ever “home” is. They have been preparing and packing for this trip [...]
Alternative Housing..A Minimalist Guide to keeping a roof over your head while living in the Florida Keys…Part 3
So far in Parts 1 and 2 of this series I’ve discussed what would be considered “conventional” housing options in the Keys. Brick and mortar, standard, what in some circles would be considered “normal” housing. Fine if that is the sort of thing you want. Not so fine if you are a minimalist and don’t [...]