Absolutely nothing wrong with what you said yesterday. And it's just possible, if we all toss out a few suggestions, maybe we'll come up with something you can use to increase your enjoyment. I wondered about senior citizen transportation? Does your town or county offer free or inexpensive bus service? Around here, the senior bus has scheduled trips (one day it's a supermarket, another it's the movies, or the mall, or a different supermarket). All you have to do is call, and they pick you up at your door, and from what I've seen, the drivers are very considerate and helpful. If that doesn't pan out, check to see if some of the local churches or service clubs might offer transportation. Have you tried calling your local senior citizen center to see what they offer? Good place to get a line on senior trips, services, volunteer opportunities. Volunteering at the high school is a good idea, but don't limit yourself. Maybe a local elementary school would love to have you share your expertise by starting an afterschool theater club. How about some interest you can pursue at home? With heading to a new area, too (DH will be retiring in a year or so), I was in the position of wanting to find a way to get involved in our new community, where I really know no one. Long story, but this opportunity just sort of fell into my lap--I've landed a position as one of the food writers for the local paper. I just have to write my column, create the food, and do the photos--it's a lot of fun, and I do get to interact with other 'foodies' in the area. I'm NOT saying that specific activity would be right for you, but maybe if you get creative, you could work out something involving theater? or some other interest you enjoy? Along with the other volunteer suggestions, other have made--if there's an animal shelter in your area, they always need folks to come in and visit with the pets. Libraries always need volunteers, as do senior centers and senior living facilities. How about checking out the local organizations--service clubs like the Lions or Rotary (most are hurting for members and I bet they'd be happy to offer you a ride if you were interested in joining), The Woman's Club, churches always have groups that can use new members if you're interested. You did sound sad, as regards to your new home--I just want to see you find a niche that increases your contentment and makes you happy.

I wear a visor since I found out that cataracts are caused by the sun and I'm starting to get one in my right eye. Gotta get new sunglasses that allow me to see the ground better. I also learned from experience that floral hats and the color yellow attract bees and other insects. I wear glittery visors and glittery t shirts that seem to keep the bugs away (except for the gnats). Can't wear hats because they are too hot for me but a bug net with a visor under it to keep it off my face are often needed for those horrible daytime mosquitoes. What we do in order to garden!

My construction is very similar to our main office at work. I don't have a dog in this fight, so I really don't give a crap whether your house lives like your office or like my home. However, I can tell you that we have a couple of commercial buildings just like this on the farm and your building looks similar to my father's warehouse which has an office. Those are not homes. I don't care how it is usually done, I care about the marginal cost of doing it better and, in fact, the marginal cost of doing it better is low enough that not doing it better is shortsighted and wasteful. There is little point in trying to build those to the same standards as my home, the amount of air passing in and out through openings necessary for business make many of those things moot. However, when you attempt to tighten those openings up you don't simply get a tighter house, you get a moldy and/or uncomfortable space. Is it livable? Sure it is, people make due with a lot worse. Is it optimal? No! Is it even suboptimal in any practical way? No! Are you going to believe me or even use the device you are typing your response on to actually investigate whether or not good enough is really good enough? Probably not. I wish you all the best. Enjoy.

I don’t particularly like wearing a hat, but when i started running I started wearing a lightweight hat or visor. When we travel in the Miata (convertible) I have a wider brim hat with a drawstring. My head is small too, so I have to find something adjustable, sized, or with an elastic band. Hat head is a real thing. I always wear good sunglasses. I have a narrow nose bridge and find that it helps to shop around for a pair that fits well. I love a particular model of Maui Jim’s and have a couple of pair. I can send them off for repairs or new lens, sometimes it’s been free, so I feel like I’ve more than gotten my money’s worth and they don’t slide around.