Sugar and I are still trying to find our routine for walking. So far either she has been desperate (she has been so worked up over the move that she is all off kilter) or too nervous to take care of business. We have a little quad by the front door that extends the length of the property. There are sidewalks and grass and small trees - a lovely place to meander.
Tonight as we walk about, I am struck by how many of the apartments are dark. Not a light to be seen. No "porch lights." No windows lighted up. Every place is so dark it feels as if the place is deserted. I know it can't be because there are cars in the parking lots. But do these people all go to bed at 9 pm? Or just sit in the dark? I have seen a few people out and about - mostly young women walking their dogs. There is one family with children. Overall though, it is as if I am living in a ghost town.
I am sure I will meet the neighbors soon. The verandas all look so inviting with their welcome mats and slates inviting visitors. They have flags and plants and comfy chairs. One would think this a porch community, not an unoccupied territory! Well, Sugar finally relaxes enough to take care of business, and I am too tired to be concerned about meeting neighbors. Tonight I will just sink into my easy chair and budge with each rise of energy to tuck one more little thing into its new place. I'll meet the neighbors tomorrow.
Tonight as we walk about, I am struck by how many of the apartments are dark. Not a light to be seen. No "porch lights." No windows lighted up. Every place is so dark it feels as if the place is deserted. I know it can't be because there are cars in the parking lots. But do these people all go to bed at 9 pm? Or just sit in the dark? I have seen a few people out and about - mostly young women walking their dogs. There is one family with children. Overall though, it is as if I am living in a ghost town.
I am sure I will meet the neighbors soon. The verandas all look so inviting with their welcome mats and slates inviting visitors. They have flags and plants and comfy chairs. One would think this a porch community, not an unoccupied territory! Well, Sugar finally relaxes enough to take care of business, and I am too tired to be concerned about meeting neighbors. Tonight I will just sink into my easy chair and budge with each rise of energy to tuck one more little thing into its new place. I'll meet the neighbors tomorrow.
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