One thing I did not mention. Although I realize ‘social media ‘ is an important and necessary way for people to keep in touch, I am not in any of those groups ( except here 🙂 ). I do have a pen pal of over 30 years, it started as a thing for people wanting a rural lifestyle ( the whole shebang with animals etc). Well that never worked out until I moved to 6 acres 18 months ago. But I did connect with a lady with a background similar to mine. She never got her rural lifestyle either except for gardening. I have no animals now and probably will never have any. But she & I have written each other for over 30 years & call each
other sister. I never had one though she does. We both have health concerns, hers more serious than mine. But we look forward to each other’s letters ( yes written and mailed!). We change Christmas & birthday gifts. I hope to meet her on a future trip, she is 3 states away.