Off to a new journey - that of a re-transplanted flatlander.
As you know I've lived in Virginia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Washington State, and now Kentucky. The work path, Parkinson's path, and other forces converged to where Jon and I (and of course Harold) relocated for work....to Lexington KY.
A state in which I've never lived and only rode through when I was very young when Mom decided to leave Virginia for Kansas.
We also went from being homeowners to apartment dwellers - yet another change. The Parkinsons has gotten to the point that stairs became problematic for Jon. So now the only sort of 'step' we have is the curb. This is a good thing.
We also live within minutes - less than 5 mostly - from most things we need. This gets him out and about more. He is loving the Krogers that is literally about 2 minutes from the apartment.
How did this all come about? Well during Harold's silence (Citalopram - forgot the brand name - tends to stifle the muse so he was in hiding), I took a job in Rockville. That company was purchased by the company where I now work. My new supervisor wanted me in Lexington, Jon and I spoke about it, and decided it was Thundercats GO. No we didn't consult the cats. Or the bird. Actually she's very lucky I didn't rehome her - I almost did. However things converged and the community where we had the most interest allows birds not counted as a pet. Therefore we could keep both cats and the bird.
Harold however is itching for the camera. Everything here is so green. Everything here is so ... pastorale for lack of a better spelled word. Actually he has been fascinated with the changing light on the trees out on our front porch - the photo above.
Just wait til I take him on the walking trails. I'm hoping Jon can join us - with Parkinsons it's not one day at a time but literally one hour at a time -- as we found out at Target on Saturday when his body rebelled without warning or reason.
One day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute at a time. Tough for a consummate planner such as myself.
However, as Harold often reminds me - I adapt. I may kick and scream but I will adapt.
...and yes so will my muse. He's already eyeing the canine traffic out the back patio .......
The photo above was taken from my front porch a few days ago. It really is beautiful and quiet here.
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