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The Two-Week Report

Maybe it’s being 80-something, but adjusting to living in a continuing care community that is far from familiar surroundings is harder than I thought it would be. 

The apartment is now “mine”.  My art is on the walls, and my furniture is arranged to suit me. I will soon have pots and pans that can be used on my unit’s induction cook top, and I plan to become accustomed to using it.

Instead of the often-frustrating search for a Harvard Square parking space, I have a designated spot in the heated garage under my building.  The food served in the dining room is surprisingly tasty.  All good news.

Although still the new kid on the block, this new kid feels welcomed.

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4 responses to “The Two-Week Report”

  1. Yellow Shoes Avatar
    Yellow Shoes

    I would let the first month or two wash over me, you’ll have bouts of extreme homesickness for the last flat and especially for the one before.
    Our last move was not a choice I wanted and I missed the home we’d made, sometimes quite intensely.
    But it was the absolutely the right decision, not least because ( as now elderly people ) we’re much handier for “elderly” facilities and living in a house much better suited to old age.

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  2. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I have been following this blog for years. Your interests, opinions, relationship with your family and the demands of growing older are things I have read, enjoyed and admired. In my own life, I have always appreciated the calm times. I’m not surprised that your journey while bumpy has taken you to another new aspect of life and I wish you well. I look forward to hearing more about it.

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  3. Becky in California Avatar
    Becky in California

    Thanks for the update, Judy. I’ve been wondering how it’s going for you. Wishing you all the best. It sounds like there are definitely some advantages in the new place.

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  4. Joel Goldberg Avatar
    Joel Goldberg

    Judy: I read several of your columns over the years , and wanted to read more.
    I also wanted to contact you , but never got to it . We seemed to have a lot in common.
    .I turned 85 only a few days ago . It appears you are in the Boston area . If so , I
    would love to pay a visit , if that is possible . I hope this note reaches you.

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