For me, it is more of a symbiotic relationship. I definitely have to take care of my house – plumber was just in this morning – but in turn, my house nurtures and comforts me.
I don’t think I’ve ever had many things for status or show but I do enjoy being surrounded by my pottery and art.
I have been winnowing out things I don’t need anymore so that when I have to move to that big nursing home in the sky, there will be a little less to deal with.