I guess because I just had another birthday, I was once again thinking about
the problem of getting older and feeling safe living in this neighborhood I
love. I'm thinking that when I'm 70 or 75, or maybe before, my housemate and
I may no longer feel safe living in our big old house on 49th St.
I always fantasized about living in the beautiful house at 48th and
Springfield, with a group of older friends, when I reached that age. It has
that wonderful, round, enclosed porch to sit on. However, Ellie and her
husband have bought it and done such lovely renovations, and they might not
be open to the idea of an old folks home in the future.
Yesterday I was walking, and there it was! The beautiful apartment building
at 48th and Warrington. I can just imagine living on the second floor with
that great porch overlooking 48th St. I'm sorry to talk so enviously about a
place that many people currently call home, but I'm talking about 10 or 15
years in the future. Wouldn't it make great condominiums? And not necessarily
for only older people?
There is Warrington Community Garden across the street, and a great selection
of restaurants within one block, stores, Davis Pharmacy, the trolley,
Mariposa, barbers, St. Francis DeSales and Calvary with its cultural events.
Has anyone else been thinking about their senior years, and worrying about
living in their big old house, with its never-ending need for upkeep and
renovations? Does anyone else have any good ideas?
Jo Ann
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