Love your work! Some thing I found as I aged is you will need people physically closer at some point . Make it convenient for them . Of course you are many years from this ! 😁
Practice your tree photography if you plan to move. Practice your "stretch a dollar beyond all hope" if you decide to stay. It's a matter of retirement priorities. Great people photos in the city but leftovers for a week? A sirloin on Sundays in the country as you decide, "Is this oak sapling better in color or b/w?"
(Full Disclosure: Some of my best friends live in the country. The rest of my best friends live in the city. ;>)
Thank you, Mark! Mastering tree photography is much easier on one's nerves than stretching a dollar beyond all hope, especially in NYC. As for "some of my best friends live in the country; the rest of my best friends live in the city" here's one of my favorite Jack Benny joke: "Most of men cheat in America; the rest cheat in Europe."
Thank you so much, Ruth. I know what you mean. My wife and I are dealing with aging parents -- my mother is 88 and my wife's parents are 92 and 97. They all depend on our being "physically closer".
I’m right there with you. I’ve sorta decided city with jaunts into country. The decision for me is which city… I want to be near public transportation, art museums and cultural events. And good farmers markets. All suggestions are welcome.
But you forget, when you retire, there is no more weekend. It is Sunday morning every day. You can pass your time in any order, anywhere. That is what you have earned. That is why you are putting in the time to get to that magic number 67...., or maybe by the time you get there those in charge have realized that the babyboomers have soaked up all the pension funds and we will all work till we are 80. In reality, it is the dream that counts. Keep that alive and the rest will work itself out!
How about a small town? I have lived in London for most of my adult life and have loved the buzz and the people. But now in my 60s I wanted a less busy life. We are moving to a small town with easy transport links to a big city - the best of both worlds.
Thanks for your comment, Kate! That's exactly our plan. We're in our 60s too and a small but vibrant college town not too far from a big city (New York) would be ideal!
The eternal dilemma of the city or the country side, I guess most of us have it! That last photograph of the fruit bowl is lovely Alex!
Thanks very much, Shital! I'm glad I'm not alone. :)
Love your work! Some thing I found as I aged is you will need people physically closer at some point . Make it convenient for them . Of course you are many years from this ! 😁
Thanks so much, Ruth!!!
Practice your tree photography if you plan to move. Practice your "stretch a dollar beyond all hope" if you decide to stay. It's a matter of retirement priorities. Great people photos in the city but leftovers for a week? A sirloin on Sundays in the country as you decide, "Is this oak sapling better in color or b/w?"
(Full Disclosure: Some of my best friends live in the country. The rest of my best friends live in the city. ;>)
Thank you, Mark! Mastering tree photography is much easier on one's nerves than stretching a dollar beyond all hope, especially in NYC. As for "some of my best friends live in the country; the rest of my best friends live in the city" here's one of my favorite Jack Benny joke: "Most of men cheat in America; the rest cheat in Europe."
Love the words and images here! Stay in NYC.
Thank you so much, Ruth. I know what you mean. My wife and I are dealing with aging parents -- my mother is 88 and my wife's parents are 92 and 97. They all depend on our being "physically closer".
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I’m right there with you. I’ve sorta decided city with jaunts into country. The decision for me is which city… I want to be near public transportation, art museums and cultural events. And good farmers markets. All suggestions are welcome.
Thank you, Ahalya! And thanks for becoming a subscriber. Move to New York City. You will have all of that, and more.
😅 Philly is more my style.
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But you forget, when you retire, there is no more weekend. It is Sunday morning every day. You can pass your time in any order, anywhere. That is what you have earned. That is why you are putting in the time to get to that magic number 67...., or maybe by the time you get there those in charge have realized that the babyboomers have soaked up all the pension funds and we will all work till we are 80. In reality, it is the dream that counts. Keep that alive and the rest will work itself out!
Thank you, Soren. Good advice!
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Good advice. I was hoping you’d say that.
How about a small town? I have lived in London for most of my adult life and have loved the buzz and the people. But now in my 60s I wanted a less busy life. We are moving to a small town with easy transport links to a big city - the best of both worlds.
Thanks for your comment, Kate! That's exactly our plan. We're in our 60s too and a small but vibrant college town not too far from a big city (New York) would be ideal!
Good luck with your search.