Back East
It took us longer to readjust to life in our Solomons’ home than we expected. The extended absence and the replacement of Maryland information with Arizona information caused us to lose our “automatic pilot” - we were struggling to find the silverware drawer! Our hope is that the mental gyrations required to adjust will keep our brain cells exercised as effectively as crossword puzzles.
In retrospect, we might have stayed in Arizona longer. Our building is being re-sided and painted, so we have had an army of workers literally hanging around our 3rd floor abode. We are starting to understand what it feels like to live in a zoo, never knowing when we will come face-to-face with a stranger on the other side of the glass. The pounding hasn’t been too bad, but the constant crowds are starting to wear on us. The good news is, they are almost finished and the building looks great.
On the pro side for our early return was experiencing one of the most beautiful seasons for flowering spring plants we have ever seen. The azalea blooms were abundant and the colors more vibrant than usual. And the roses have been more prolific than I could ever have imagined. Perhaps the mild winter left them with extra energy to blossom. Also, we were back in time to see the fabulous Cezanne exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. The exhibit included many of his paintings in styles that we had never seen before – lots of trees, and darker colors. It has also been fun to get back to our East coast family and friends.
We have dragged out our in-line skates (which miraculously survived the downsizing give-away) and are enjoying blading around Solomons Island. Jane's heel spur continues to prevent her from jogging, so we have resorted to alternate methods of exercise.
In retrospect, we might have stayed in Arizona longer. Our building is being re-sided and painted, so we have had an army of workers literally hanging around our 3rd floor abode. We are starting to understand what it feels like to live in a zoo, never knowing when we will come face-to-face with a stranger on the other side of the glass. The pounding hasn’t been too bad, but the constant crowds are starting to wear on us. The good news is, they are almost finished and the building looks great.
On the pro side for our early return was experiencing one of the most beautiful seasons for flowering spring plants we have ever seen. The azalea blooms were abundant and the colors more vibrant than usual. And the roses have been more prolific than I could ever have imagined. Perhaps the mild winter left them with extra energy to blossom. Also, we were back in time to see the fabulous Cezanne exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. The exhibit included many of his paintings in styles that we had never seen before – lots of trees, and darker colors. It has also been fun to get back to our East coast family and friends.
We have dragged out our in-line skates (which miraculously survived the downsizing give-away) and are enjoying blading around Solomons Island. Jane's heel spur continues to prevent her from jogging, so we have resorted to alternate methods of exercise.
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