How I became a millennial Gandalf to Gen-Z tenants by opening my door and heart

Kristin Matte rents a bedroom in her home to pay down her mortgage. Her current roommate was born after the Lord of the Ring movies came out — something she recalls vividly seeing in the theatre. She's come to appreciate the joys and challenges that come with that age gap.

How I became a millennial Gandalf to Gen-Z tenants by opening my door and heart
A woman dressed like a wise wizard is surrounded by two teenagers wielding a crossbow and a sword. A black dog sits by the foot of the woman. In the background is a duplex set in a fantastical land.

Kristin Matte rents a bedroom in her home to pay down her mortgage. Her current roommate was born after the Lord of the Ring movies came out — something she recalls vividly seeing in the theatre. She's come to appreciate the joys and challenges that come with that age gap.