I've been eccentric and outspoken all my life.
Living now in a co-housing community, I was active in the community groups for a few years and found it not so comfortable, not the first time in my life.
But living in a rather close, small neighborhood has given me opportunities to form friendships with people on a one-to-one basis, which I do rather well, and across all generations.
Having a friendly dog helps break the ice, and being Mr. Fixit with a well-equipped shop has given me a valuable role in the community.
Years past I spent many hours in libraries researching unusual topics in music history. Now the internet has changed my world, allowing communication with fellow geeks around the world and digital access to historical manuscripts I never hoped to see.
I also maintain a few close friendships from my former career, usually via FaceTime.
And Mayo Connect has given me a richness which, I hope many of us find here.