[graciegirl]

I am a person that dreaded the idea that my husband might want to live in Florida after retirement. I still am NOT crazy about the rest of Florida. It is just too...touristy and BRIGHT and artificial in many ways. One of the things I dislike is the lack of zoning restrictions so that often you see five or six nicely kept houses and than a car up on blocks in a weedy yard.

I LOVE The Villages. It is an arty place, a musical place, a happening place. There are close to 90,000 life stories to hear and wonderful things to do every waking hour. I have begun an art education that I never had time for. I am playing golf and bridge and even learning Mah-jong.

I love outfitting our new home and can't wait to welcome guests and enjoy watching the sun set from our lanai.

I absolutely love being in the company of people that have reached their prime and are witty, disarming and busy all day. I have learned so much and feel such affection from these wonderful new friends.

Oh yes. I love it here. If Sweetie would only stop working too.