Yes, of course, adaptation to most new things and most thinking is the key to successful long term survival. I’m 82 with my share of health issues and though I can no longer fly jets or climb up ladders to fix a roof, or climb mountains, I find other ways and other methods to accomplish stuff.
My mother made the most wonderful bread pudding with a fantastic sweet bourbon sauce. In my thirties I was traveling all over the world on business, and in my off hours I ate at great restaurants in France, England, Norway, Singapore, Jakarta, etc where if offered, I always ordered the bread pudding, in search of my mothers fabulous bread pudding. Somewhere in my sixties it dawned on me that I was never going to find it. First, I really didn’t remember exactly how it tasted and second, my taste buds had changed significantly whereby probably wouldn’t recognize it if she made it. We are not what we were, we are what we are at a given point. Nostalgia is cruel, we pine for what was when may well reject it if we got it. Lima beans are like that, old girlfriends may be as well. So, you’re on a good track, I’ll be interested to hear where it goes, particularly from thoughtful folk. Phil
Very insightful, Phil. Nostalgia is romantic and creates an unreal story of what was. Recognizing that you probably wouldn't know your mother's pudding even if you DID taste it again broke you from that spell. Now you can fondly remember it - and - order a different dessert! :) Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for the shout out to seventysomething, Jan. I'm very aware of my changing needs regarding scale, noise, commotion. Moving to St. Louis Park, MN, I was delighted to discover a comfortable walkability, some kind of middle ground between city and country. I want an environment that feels friendly and convenient. Much less enchanted by "action."
We moved from suburbia four years ago to a rural town, but my life “got bigger.” In our old home where all the children had flown the nest, I lamented the lack of community I felt. I hardly knew my neighbors.
Here, I live one block off Main Street and have lots of pedestrian traffic--perfect for striking up conversations from the porch or inviting someone to come in and use my bathroom instead of peeing in my yard (true story, published yesterday). I have met the most genuine, caring people here who are very different from me. It seems what I really needed was a home and community that offered variety, which is just how I like my food.
ah! I love that!! How perceptive. Especially after having kids, which can keep things interesting, always something new going on, I can see how where you live now feeds that need for diversity and animation. Living one block off Main Street is definitely putting you in the center of community! Very cool
My diet has also changed and I prefer simple food these days . And yes I follow Ayurveda too
And what about home? Has what you need in home changed as well?
Yea a bit for sure
Yes, of course, adaptation to most new things and most thinking is the key to successful long term survival. I’m 82 with my share of health issues and though I can no longer fly jets or climb up ladders to fix a roof, or climb mountains, I find other ways and other methods to accomplish stuff.
My mother made the most wonderful bread pudding with a fantastic sweet bourbon sauce. In my thirties I was traveling all over the world on business, and in my off hours I ate at great restaurants in France, England, Norway, Singapore, Jakarta, etc where if offered, I always ordered the bread pudding, in search of my mothers fabulous bread pudding. Somewhere in my sixties it dawned on me that I was never going to find it. First, I really didn’t remember exactly how it tasted and second, my taste buds had changed significantly whereby probably wouldn’t recognize it if she made it. We are not what we were, we are what we are at a given point. Nostalgia is cruel, we pine for what was when may well reject it if we got it. Lima beans are like that, old girlfriends may be as well. So, you’re on a good track, I’ll be interested to hear where it goes, particularly from thoughtful folk. Phil
Very insightful, Phil. Nostalgia is romantic and creates an unreal story of what was. Recognizing that you probably wouldn't know your mother's pudding even if you DID taste it again broke you from that spell. Now you can fondly remember it - and - order a different dessert! :) Thanks for your comment!
Jan I’m going to northern Italy next month! Made me think of you and your home buying adventure
That's fantastic!!! Where? For how long? I look forward to hearing of your adventure!!
Milan (and probably Venice and Trento), but just for a week! Please send any recs my way
I have zero recommendations - don't know the area at all. But hey, you can't go wrong with Venice!!
Thanks for the shout out to seventysomething, Jan. I'm very aware of my changing needs regarding scale, noise, commotion. Moving to St. Louis Park, MN, I was delighted to discover a comfortable walkability, some kind of middle ground between city and country. I want an environment that feels friendly and convenient. Much less enchanted by "action."
oh Susie, that is wonderful! I didn't realize it wasn't "in the city." Walkability and not too much noise or commotion sounds lovely.
We moved from suburbia four years ago to a rural town, but my life “got bigger.” In our old home where all the children had flown the nest, I lamented the lack of community I felt. I hardly knew my neighbors.
Here, I live one block off Main Street and have lots of pedestrian traffic--perfect for striking up conversations from the porch or inviting someone to come in and use my bathroom instead of peeing in my yard (true story, published yesterday). I have met the most genuine, caring people here who are very different from me. It seems what I really needed was a home and community that offered variety, which is just how I like my food.
ah! I love that!! How perceptive. Especially after having kids, which can keep things interesting, always something new going on, I can see how where you live now feeds that need for diversity and animation. Living one block off Main Street is definitely putting you in the center of community! Very cool