My neighbour Brad has his house up for sale. It's a quirky house up at the top of a long flight of stairs that is really hard to get to and is a special place for the right person. As a result it's going relatively cheap, but the parades of people having a look this summer were an indication that it's not going to be easy to sell. For a young single person or a couple, it's perfect I think, especially as a weekend place. And I hope he can sell it, for his sake. The market has been soft these past few years.
I have no intention of selling my house. I've said often that I intend to stay on this island for the rest of my natural life, and although who knows what might happen, I'm quite satisfied to be placed here on this place. And having been here 13.5 years I've made lots of friends.
When Brad listed his house, they put the sign at the bottom of the long stone staircase that ends right at the bottom of my driveway. For the past year, I have had people asking me, in whispered tones, if it is indeed me that is moving. We are not moving, but I have enjoyed receiving the warmth of the question and the relief that spreads across people's face when they hear that it's my neighbour.
It's kind of like being a guest at your funeral. Quite sweet to take in the little moments of appreciation.
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