René Morrell (not pictured) and her roommates share groceries and have figured out a system that works for them.
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- René Morrell is a Chicago-based creative in the art world and restaurant industry.
- She and her two roommates share groceries. They pay each other back, but other times, they barter.
- They know their system may not work for everyone, but it aligns with their values.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with René Morrell.