This piece makes me think about my roots. Perhaps I should explore this in writing. I have recently moved, out of necessity, from the family home my husband and I lived in for 33 of the 54 years we were married. His illness and death created so many changes for me to navigate as a senior. I’m still attempting to come to grips with it all. I downsized, again out of necessity, from 54 years of ‘stuff’ housed in a 4 bedroom home to be now living in a 1000 square foot place. I have less indoor space but much more outdoor space to garden and enjoy, complete with perennial gardens. I’ll enjoy a little greenhouse and I’ll be creating a couple of new raised veggie and herb gardens.
The memories are still with me, both good and bad. Stuff has been dramatically reduced and I can honestly say I am fine with less stuff. It’s just stuff. I am now attempting to create a new life, a new home and new memories. For me, home can be created anywhere! It’s a place where I feel safe, can hang my hat and continue living life.
Lovely, Lisa — and wow about Stephen Fry!
Lovely thoughtful piece Lisa!
This piece makes me think about my roots. Perhaps I should explore this in writing. I have recently moved, out of necessity, from the family home my husband and I lived in for 33 of the 54 years we were married. His illness and death created so many changes for me to navigate as a senior. I’m still attempting to come to grips with it all. I downsized, again out of necessity, from 54 years of ‘stuff’ housed in a 4 bedroom home to be now living in a 1000 square foot place. I have less indoor space but much more outdoor space to garden and enjoy, complete with perennial gardens. I’ll enjoy a little greenhouse and I’ll be creating a couple of new raised veggie and herb gardens.
The memories are still with me, both good and bad. Stuff has been dramatically reduced and I can honestly say I am fine with less stuff. It’s just stuff. I am now attempting to create a new life, a new home and new memories. For me, home can be created anywhere! It’s a place where I feel safe, can hang my hat and continue living life.
A beautiful piece of writing Lisa. ❤️