Few things test a relationship more dramatically than a search for a dream home. Anita and I have been on this search for many years now (more than 30 – that is a long search).You get a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when your partner rejects a home you believe suits you…
Good Fortune
The greatest good fortune for the older person, perhaps even greater than excellent health, is to have a world filled with projects – busy and useful escaping from boredom. I have no intention of making my last decades elderly. The latest go round with the new-used La Villa Barra property (read project). The Calypso Couple…
Playing with a Full Deck
We needed to address the second level, beach facing, deck pretty much as soon as we had keys to the new house, La Villa Barra, project. The decking was rotted in spots and hazardous. Our favorite wood guy came out to have a look at that and some door and window issues. We discussed replacing…
TRANSITIONS
I had an epiphany of sorts the other night and again the following morning. The full moon was center stage at all three levels of decks in our new casa La Villa Barra. The decks serve as places between in doors and out of doors. I like those locations. I remember the first time I got to sleep outdoors. It was…