on a lighter(?) note
i've been trying to figure out my plan for the coming days when my parents can no longer navigate stairs. the simple answer would be to say "move to florida. your house there doesn't have stairs."
the next simplest answer would be to have them downsize (again) and move all necessary things to the first floor of their home. this isnt a best solution as it does make space an issue... leading to...
the next simplest answer, which is, to build a new out-building where their tools can reside... which costs a large amount of cashola to do right.
the next simplest answer would be to buy them a home in town. my dad would never be happy.
so, the next simplest answer would be to build a new home near the old one. which, of course, is tempered by a) how much longer will they live, and b) how will i afford such a thing, because c) my mortgage will increase soon, and d) i really want to buy their neighbor's land, too.
the simplest solution? win the damn lottery.