Moving west
I can compare notes with you, Jo. Although I know you lived in Albuqerque for quite a while, so maybe you are familiar with the climate at a higher altitude. I was so delighted when I first came here because I quit having allergies. I had bad ones in Alabama. It didn’t last long though – about three months and they were back with a vengeance, so I’m taking allergy shots once a week. Don’t know how long that will go on. I really love the summers here, but am not looking forward to winter again. There is an awful lot of wind and of course snow, snow, snow. One of the things I have noticed is the number of people who need oxygen. I hardly remember anyone in Alabama carting around an oxygen tank and it seems here 65% of the seniors use it – maybe because the air is so much lighter (?). Also, I have noticed that ball point pens dry up in a matter of a month or so. I had some in Alabama that I had for about 25 years and they were still working when I left there – certainly not a “biggie”, just something I’ve observed. On the other hand, I can rinse out a blouse in the sink and hang it in the bathroom and it will be dry in a couple of hours. I hope you find a place to live that you like as much as I do, Jo. I just love it here – sort of like being on a cruise ship without the water! Wonderful staff, entertainment, food and a lot of scenic drives and activities. I find that I am not reading as much as I used to, though. I don’t have as much spare time.