My sister and I were laid off around the same time. We started a small business together to survive unemployment.
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News Summary
- My sister and I were laid off from our jobs as writers and editors.
- We turned our shared love for vintage into a small business, Travel Far Now Vintage.
- Running a vintage business is the ultimate crash course in grief, with lessons on letting go at every turn.
- By giving abandoned objects a second chance at life, I've developed a deeper appreciation for the fleeting nature of time.
- I've come to think of myself as a "memory merchant," dealing in nostalgia through vintage objects and the stories they tell about our lives.
The author and her sister run a small business, selling vintage items.
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