My mom and dad were academics and I loved that about them.
They were both super smart people who had a total and all encompassing passion for their field of study.
Teaching at a university also comes with a nice paycheck. But our home was pretty normal. I grew up with standard heating and cooling equipment for comfort. There was a hoop out front that my dad and I put in. I spent countless hours out there shooting baskets. I had my own room but I was an only child as well. It was a great way to grow up. However, I did not follow my folks into academia. Instead, I went into the business world. I’ve been working now for about 25 years at a firm that is well respected. My job has allowed me to have a nice place to live with the latest in residential HVAC along with plenty of other amenities. However, my wife and I ended up having three kids in a four bedroom house. It’s nice that it worked out so all the kids have their own room. But like my parents, I really wanted a space to myself for a study. So I had the HVAC professionals install a ductless heat pump in our finished attic. It was the perfect use of a space that had been finished off by the previous owner. Now, I have some quiet and a space where I can read, write or even work from home. The ductless heat pump provides all the heating and cooling comfort that I need. It’s not my father’s study but, it’s not too bad either.