Exploring Your New Town in Retirement

I have been getting to know the new neighborhood  in the past few weeks, and it's exciting.  I think some locations just feel "right" to us.  Whenever I drive into Wrightwood and see all of the trees, I feel like I am home.  I relax, sigh, and my heart opens. We all resonate with   certain places, geographically.  It's difficult and uncomfortable to live in a place where you don't feel that connection.  It's so important to our happiness and well being.

I was excited to post some more photos for you, and then realized that I forgot to bring them with me.  It seems each day I am forgetting something new.  Oh well.  I will post them in the next few days.  This afternoon I went to the Farmers Market.  I can walk there.   I was very impressed with the array of goods and the quality of the produce.

I bought some Wonderful pomegranates, a couple of zucchini, two small melons, and a basket of luscious figs.  The fruit is expensive, so I don't know how often I will shop there.  It is convenient, though.  I also like to support the farmers.  They have to pay for their gas, time, stalls, and all the work that it takes to grow food.  I think I've gotten spoiled by the inexpensive prices at Valley Produce, in Santa Clarita.

I'm looking forward to trying one of the line dancing classes there.  It's held at the Community Center.  There is  also a free movie night.  The hikes and walks have been amazing.  I just love wandering through our neighborhood, and admiring all of the cabins.  They make my heart sing.

I got a post office box at the post office, and met some very friendly people there.  Everyone I ask seems to really enjoy living there.  It's different than Los Angeles, which is almost always warm and sunny. Many people move back after leaving.  It's a slower paced way of life.  We all love Winter and the snow.

I went out for dinner at a lovely restaurant that the seller recommended.  It had such an elegant atmosphere.  Some of the customers looked like skiers. Outdoorsy types are so healthy looking.  They all have rosy cheeks and big smiles.  They seem energized by nature and their auras are radiant.  I love it!  Do you feel at home where you live?

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