I really relate to this piece Bryan as I am on my second stint in the Chicago suburbs (I'm in a neighboring area to Wheaton and I enjoy your area too). I've also lived in Florida (Tampa area) twice. To me there's nothing like Chicago and the Midwest in general in the late Spring/Summer/early Fall when it comes alive full of music and activities. I prefer it to my time in Florida overall, especially Summer, except for a couple of months a year.
As I consider my own future retirement, I don't feel there's one perfect place to be year-round.
I'd love to be able to divide my time between Chicago and another warm area to avoid the bulk of Winter and am always interested in how people handle the safety and security of their "other" home in today's world when they are away.
I imagine you have family on each end? I don't align on both ends that way unfortunately. Would love to see you do a piece on this.
Very interesting. I live in the middle of a small town in Scotland, that is vibrant with masses to do and join in with. I also belong to a nearby spiritual community which also has masses going on. Both populations tend to be older, and yet only some of what is going on is about 'asking what's next', as you say.
Your writing makes me want to come and visit The Villages, to see what is happening! Maybe one day.
I really relate to this piece Bryan as I am on my second stint in the Chicago suburbs (I'm in a neighboring area to Wheaton and I enjoy your area too). I've also lived in Florida (Tampa area) twice. To me there's nothing like Chicago and the Midwest in general in the late Spring/Summer/early Fall when it comes alive full of music and activities. I prefer it to my time in Florida overall, especially Summer, except for a couple of months a year.
As I consider my own future retirement, I don't feel there's one perfect place to be year-round.
I'd love to be able to divide my time between Chicago and another warm area to avoid the bulk of Winter and am always interested in how people handle the safety and security of their "other" home in today's world when they are away.
I imagine you have family on each end? I don't align on both ends that way unfortunately. Would love to see you do a piece on this.
Very interesting. I live in the middle of a small town in Scotland, that is vibrant with masses to do and join in with. I also belong to a nearby spiritual community which also has masses going on. Both populations tend to be older, and yet only some of what is going on is about 'asking what's next', as you say.
Your writing makes me want to come and visit The Villages, to see what is happening! Maybe one day.