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Let’s Toss the Norms and Create a Commune
When I mention the term commune, various images likely spring to mind: think of free love, people lounging barefoot, a massive kitchen brimming with stew, and perhaps an assortment of colorful flower crowns. And, of course, there might be a few unexpected elements like stockpiled automatic rifles. But let’s take a moment to really consider the idea of a commune.
Imagine you’re fed up with the monotony of everyday life—endless science projects and the repetitive cycle of dinner choices. What if you and a handful of your closest friend-families decided to break away from conventional living? You could pool your resources, find an old farm, or maybe even revamp a deserted shopping mall from the ’80s. How would you make this work? What would you need? Could your family of five comfortably settle into a retro clothing store? Could you transform the former food court into a vibrant space for your organic ambitions?
Absolutely, you can! The main challenge, however, will be ensuring everyone has enough personal space. Just because you’ve embraced commune life doesn’t mean you want to be on top of each other—unless that’s your thing, in which case, go for it!
You’ll need designated areas for each family, a play zone for the kids, a chill-out spot for adults, and even a place for those nannies you’ll likely hire to grant you some peace. Plus, you’ll need a dedicated learning space because your kids are brilliant and deserve a nurturing environment that celebrates their unique talents (as long as that nurturing happens without parental supervision during work hours).
Speaking of work, let’s not forget that you’ll still need jobs to keep the commune functioning. Someone has to pay the bills for your new gluten-free kitchen! You could potentially sell the kids’ art or their imaginative stories to the hipsters downtown, or maybe someone will have to take on a traditional job. It’s all something you can sort out.
Then, there are the big decisions to tackle: Are you in for free love? What about growing pot? A communal garden will be essential since it’s practically a rule of communes established in 1964. You can grow nearly anything—except for those fancy Trader Joe’s snacks or artisanal vodkas. You can try to recreate them, but whether the group has the motivation to do so is up for discussion.
Before diving into the nitty-gritty, you’ll need to sit down together and hammer out some key details, such as where in town you want to settle and how much money you actually have. This will require coordinating schedules among all seven families, which is akin to aligning the planets. Once that cosmic alignment happens, you can start planning in earnest.
Living together will be a blast! No pesky HOA fees or school meetings—just friends, kids, and the lingering scents of fast food from years gone by. You’ll need to get that first meeting on the calendar. Or, honestly, maybe just rent some duplexes on the same block? You can call it Commune 2.0 and write a manifesto about the freedom to leave your trashcans out as long as you want—because friends are chill like that. You can still embrace your free-spirited lifestyle, have a giant garden, and enjoy communal meals. Or at least establish a catering arrangement with the nearest burrito joint.
Seems doable, right? Yeah!
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In summary, starting a commune with friends can be an exhilarating escape from the daily grind, filled with laughter, creativity, and a sense of community. Just remember to plan wisely and make sure everyone’s on board!