Has Gen X Finally Become Generation Strange?
I more and more feel like a visitor in a bizarre land.
Age is nothing but a number.
At least, that’s the feeling I had when working from home — a house built in 1919.
My wife and I moved here in 2008. It was love at first sight. As soon as we stepped through the front door, we looked at each other and knew it was the right place for us. We didn’t need to say anything.
The house has been upgraded and modernized over the decades. It has all the contemporary comforts I dreamed of when I was young. But the high ceilings, ornate staircase, and hardwood floors give the place its historical character and quirky charm.
But older houses need maintenance. There’s no escape. So, this year, we replaced the roof, installed new gutters, and had the outside painted.
And then, we decided to start working on the interior. However, this time we weren’t interested in upgrades and modernization. Instead, we wanted to restore old features that never go out of style. Ceiling ornaments. Copper doorknobs. Dutch doors. Windows with divided light. Decorative floors. Built-in bookcases. Separate rooms.
I was excited at first but confused after going into the sixth week of living on a construction site with…
