And now, what do I do?

So we are now about one month into our new environment, life in seniorville.  All the stuff is put away and storage items and concepts are completed, really too many to list and not that interesting.  I am starting to cook again and seem to revel in the process.  My wife has no interest in the particulars only (hopefully) enjoying the result.  Ours is an orderly household and after 40 plus years, I am getting used to it and quite comfortable in the structure.

I befriended a man at our location that is brilliant and creative that conducts a chaotic life with a history that spans coast to coast and considerable time periods.  He ministers to different groups not flying under one particular flag.  I am in agreement with him placing a large importance on face to face communication and sharing thoughts.  He, like all of us that are honest, has made lots of mistakes.  I like him because he is flawed, but seems to embrace the chaos.  He gives me a lot to think about and revisit after we get together.  Many of the concepts he presents I am still trying to figure out.  No longer being much of a believer,  I am listening. 

We attempted to make soup in his apartment, me instructing in knife technique and cook timing.  I think the outcome was good and after the flavors develop, it will be and enjoyable concoction.  After our culinary escapade, he is preparing words for a talk to be given this Sunday at some house of worship.  We discussed forming a men's discussion group because men need to develop connections though conversation.  I am in with this idea.

Also met a grandma with purple highlights in her hair that drives a late model black Camaro.  I thought it belonged to somebody's visiting grand son.  Boy, was I wrong.

Planning on doing more cooking today, sweet potato/carrot/walnut muffins and another pot of sauce (or gravy) of your from the east.

Still pissed and outraged at Trump's antics and the damage he is causing our country and the betrayal of our allies.  And still there are incarcerated children at our borders.  With all that is going on, lets not forget that, 


all for now

Ch-Ch-Changes....2019

Lots has happened since my last posting.  It has been about 5 months of transitioning into another life cycle.  Judy had a successful hip replacement in July which was long overdue.  She'd been soldiering through for about 2 years and finally had to take the plunge and get it fixed.  Through therapy and determination, she doing quite well.  We are going back to Planet Fitness today for the first time in a while.

In the beginning of the summer we decided to sell out latest home and move to senior housing using the proceeds for travel.  It was an arduous season of organizing and consolidating of belongings,  giving to children, charities, and garages sales.  We were going from a small 3 bedroom home to a 2 bedroom apartment.  Having been on a waiting list since February, we were informed that our dwelling would be available in mid-September. 

So after the cleaning, Judy's patching and repairs of walls and de-personalizing of the house, we put it on the market beginning of September.  Without much fanfare, it received a full price offer in about a week from a young couple, their first home.  Of course, home sales today are subject to a stringent inspection by the buyer, as they should be.  Ours was fine with one big exception. The sewer line leading to the street was cracked and needed to be replaced and it was our responsibility to get it replaced in order for the sale to proceed.  On a tight time frame and thousands of dollars later, it was fixed, re-sodded and sprinkler repaired.  The home closed on the date in the contract.  We are out.

And now we are inhabitants of a nice 2 bedroom apartment in Berkley (never lived west of Woodward).  Our laundry is a few steps away on our floor and our storage area is a around the corner.  Harry our little dog is the only pet wit us and has become quite comfortable in his new surroundings.  The place is in a lovely walk able neighborhood which we are enjoying.  We are exploring new stores and eateries.  I love Westborn Market, finding new things on every visit.

The population here is decidedly older than us and extremely quiet.  All the ladies love Harry and he has more friends than we do.  I have met a few fellows that are from my era and am looking to build friendships. 

I am thinking of launching a new blog to replace this one, still trying to come up with a title.

all for now