Quiet Isolation.

I love country living.

But sometimes it's lonely.

In the Summer, everywhere

we look, we are surrounded

by beautiful tall and green

trees, with changing colors.

In the Winter, once the leaves have

fallen, we can see some neighbors.

But then it's cold and we all retreat

to the comfort of our warm homes.

When we lived in town, our neighbors

were so close, it was hard to be private.

But I did enjoy knowing someone was always

right there, close by and very easy for access.

I miss standing on the driveway and talking

to neighbors. Sharing stories and laughter.

We've gotten to know our neighbors a bit

and as much as I like our privacy, I may

have to make more of an effort to get

to know them all. The first year we were

here, the community had a welcoming

bbq. Last year, it rained, so we did pop

over for a few minutes but left when the

lightening became dangerous. I did think

this Winter about sending out a note to

see if anyone would be interested in

starting a book club or having a regular

coffee/tea date. I'm hoping there would

be someone along our little country road

that would love to connect over the cold

Winter months and enjoy our gardens

in the warm Summer days. Here's hoping!