I went with two friends. One is on crutches because of a broken leg, and so of course we were moved to the front of the line, and seated in the ADA section. I actually wound up being able to sit. At some point my gray hair helped. What was also interesting was watching the sign language interpreters, because the Deaf were in our section also. Both were very good, but one was incredibly expressive, and when she was signing I watched her because she was so fabulous.
Have no idea if he made it to the Plaza. I would like to think he did, but probably didn't have the time.
I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate to be living in a place I got to choose. I wound up here after a divorce. Most of us live because that's where we found a job, or that's where other, most typically family, obligations are. And we may or may not like those places. I've lived in several different states in different parts of the country, and have visited all sections of this wonderful country, although not all states.
When I realized divorce was in my immediate future I decided I would not stay where I was (Overland Park, KS). That was a wise choice. Had I stayed there I'd have become the kind of embittered divorcee no one wants to be around. But by relocating I started an entirely new life. I have new friends. I worked for a few years and now I'm retired. My two sons live some distance from me, and I of course wish I could see them more often. But they are entitled to their own lives.
I like to say that we live in a wonderful country with fifty wonderful states. I'll admit that there are some places you couldn't pay me to live in, not that anyone is offering. But just when I'm about to issue a blanket condemnation of some particular state, I'll read something by someone who lives there and truly loves it. And I'm reminded once again how wonderful this country is. I feel incredibly fortunate that I've wound up in a place I got to choose. I often say that Santa Fe is a great place for an older woman starting a new life. I would not want to be young here. I got to live my young adult life in the Washington DC area, rather a long time ago. Before AIDS. Before herpes even. Lucky me.
Anyway, enough rambling. I'm sorry you don't still live here, Maybe someday you can return, although I do understand family obligations.
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