The manifold joys of apartment living
I’m sitting on my fourth floor balcony at the new apartment. It’s a very pleasant morning. I’m reading online and enjoying an occasional brisk and delightful breeze, which then gently rustles my wind chimes.
This is a 55+ community, and while there are lots of people younger than me (70), there are lots older, too.
I just picked up a humorous, but telling snippet of conversation from down below in the parking area.
Voluble, cheery, and rather loud lady adresses a man in a motorized wheelchair:
“I hear you just put in some time at the ER.”
Man: “How’d you know that?”
Lady (laughing loudly): “Oh, I have eyes and ears all over this place.”
Hmmm. But I’m one nut she ain’t gonna crack anytime soon because I don’t know anyone here, and with all the enjoyable distractions I have in my life, I’m not in any hurry to be part of the gossip circuit!
That aside, I’m being a bit harsh. She’s probably a fun-loving type, the life of the party.
Socializing in these retirement communities is risky. On the one hand, it’s nice to meet people and have friends. On the other hand, you don’t know until it’s too late who and what to avoid. It’s a double-edged sword. And there’s always that one crazy lady who knows everything and up in your business and, like Queen Bossypants, has to run the show and be the center of attention. Good luck!
@startingover_1 She’s probably not a bossy pants. The Queen is one of a kind, I’m sure.
I would like to meet some people here but I would feel awkward at the social events sponsored by the management. Still I might go over to the Continental breakfast offerings. I’m pretty much a solitary type! 🤔😌
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She’s got her eyes and ears on you LOL 😉
@happyathome Uh ohhhhh!! I better hole up in the apartment for awhile! 🥺😄
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Oh go ahead…get them talking! Drop made up stories here and there and watch them spread. Have some fun with it.
@icarusknew That sounds like fun! 🤔😊
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