tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271774955726839804.post2762551562846273175..comments2024-03-03T15:08:33.196-08:00Comments on The Jewel Box® Home: More From Charlie on Big House AddictionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13728035335921868151noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271774955726839804.post-17219249522983698032009-09-22T08:08:28.361-07:002009-09-22T08:08:28.361-07:00In this region -- northern New Jersey -- a "b...In this region -- northern New Jersey -- a "big" house is usually at least 5,000 s.f and can be 10,000 s.f. or more. There are houses around here that I mistook for hotels when they were being built. <br /><br />It seems to me that the definition of "small house" keeps changing. We raised our two daughters in a 1700 s.f. brick Craftsman. Yeah, it could have been larger, but it was big enough, and we hosted dozens of people for parties without being squashed. My husband and I grew up in smaller houses than that... and survived to live productive lives. :-)<br /><br />We are Empty Nesters and moved last year to an old house with 3000 s.f. and it seems BIG to me, but I have seen 3000 s.f. described as a "small house" in magazines. I don't understand that at all.<br /><br />I believe the right size for people is what works for them, and their budgets. But the really outsize houses seem to promote less family familiarity. We knew people who sound proofed their sons' suites of rooms so that they wouldn't be bothered by the loud music the boys played. They became a family of strangers.<br /><br />Propinquity breeds familiarity and a level of comfort. Heck, I even think the advent of the King sized bed caused the divorce rate to skyrocket. Not enough bumping into one another and cooperating!<br />Ok .. sorry for the long comment. Good luck to Charlie. He's got some decisions ahead.<br />CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271774955726839804.post-463969007026151992009-09-07T14:26:00.939-07:002009-09-07T14:26:00.939-07:00I thought your radio debut went really well and en...I thought your radio debut went really well and enjoyed listening to it. I did SO NOT think you talked too much, sounded nervous or interrupted the host of the show. Nice job, keep up the good work.Jeanninenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271774955726839804.post-71658167629798210062009-09-03T11:48:45.163-07:002009-09-03T11:48:45.163-07:00I am enjoying Charlie honesty and openness about h...I am enjoying Charlie honesty and openness about his 'addiction'. I am pulling for him to make the decision that focuses on family, not position. Thanks to both of you for sharing!teresa-bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661927724520535619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271774955726839804.post-87460430302281681302009-09-02T12:37:14.870-07:002009-09-02T12:37:14.870-07:00Hi Genevieve
I stopped in to see what you are up...Hi Genevieve <br /><br />I stopped in to see what you are up to between painting kitchen cabinets and was happy to see another post about Charlie. <br /><br />I understand that size house and it's one of the main reasons we have kept downsizing until we finally found the perfect fit. I wish him well during this big change in his life.<br /><br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271774955726839804.post-63861248250076655752009-09-02T07:34:47.657-07:002009-09-02T07:34:47.657-07:00Charlie's story is so inspiring, especially as...Charlie's story is so inspiring, especially as we have considered buying a bigger house in this down market. Thank you, Genevieve, and thank you, Charlie, for sharing.Belovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008841573485592516noreply@blogger.com