General Discussion

I'm a "boomer" , which means now I'm a Senior. I do live alone, but I'm not isolated. I live in a rather beautifully designed village style complex by a British Architect. I like living alone. My space. I like being able to practice my music at any hour I choose.

Yet I'm not really alone. Every day, interactions with just about everyone in the village, sharing time, meals, gardening gossip, if and when we want which is often enough. We regularly gather at the clubhouse , or just anywhere as we stroll through and around the gardens, there's a creek that runs through the center, gazebo etc. We watch out for each other, give care and comfort when we can, see to it that those who have greater needs get the services or assistance they require and so forth.

I'm very grateful and feel quite blessed, particularly as a low-fixed-income Senior, I couldn't have asked for more.

I'm woefully aware too many people in my income bracket are not so fortunate, far too many are homeless. I could have easily been among them. It wasn't easy to get in this charming & idealic setting. It was only by chance I happened to watch it being built a little over twenty years ago. Small and tucked away but yet in the open at the same time. Got on the waiting list at the required age and waited for three years to get my invitation to apply. I count my blessings everyday, and try to help others the best I can, when I can.