Who Shall Live? Who Shall Die at the Condo?

What is the criteria for life and death? If you are religious, you might say that it is God's will. Jewish people for example say that on Yom Kippur you are sealed in the Book of Life. Doctors have another definition. Genetics they tell you plays a role. If your parents lived until 100, you have longevity on your side. They will also tell you to exercise and eat healthy.

At my condo, we have another definition for life and death. If you are useful and can do something to move the condo forward, you can live. This eliminates one elderly lady that spends her time sitting in the sun being visited by family. She is a wonderful person but is deemed unproductive by the condo board, especially Barbara. "What use is she," Barbara has said to me on occasion. The implication is that she is should not be here.

I have been told that I am unproductive also as befits the values of the condo. I work five days a week. However, when I arrive at the condo on weekends, I don't weed the plants or water them. I don't clean the grounds. I was under the impression that the gardner , who the condo pays, does this. But, Barbara says no. It should be me. I have to pull my weight.

I haven't been deemed useless yet because I do have a commodity that Barbara and her hubby want. I have money. Both Barbara and her hubby don't work and their philosophy is that my money is their money. They are willing to tolerate my lack of skills as long as I purchase the ceramic pieces that Barbara makes.

So far, I have been harassed into purchasing two ceramic pieces. But that's the topic for another blog.