I am lucky; 88.5 and doing OK. But malach hamorvid (the Angel of Death in Hebrew) could come knocking at any time. My mother called it the machamorvis, a Yiddish version.
We too are contemplating nay planning a late life or semi late (80!) move from seattle to cape cod to be with grandchildren and of course lively ‘old cape cod’
Very relatable, after 65 years of living in Brooklyn,(my Mesopotamia) it was time for a dramatic change. Our son & his wife Laura relocated their business from NYC to Asheville, N.C. They reminded us that as we begin to deteriorate in slo- mo,please keep in mind we are totally consumed with building our business & will not be able to provide the time & care needed should either of us become ill or get on “ the peace train.” The clincher was that they engaged a surrogate & would be expecting that baby to be born in mid May. Sadly the baby who was that infant was expected to be born with serious health problems. The afternoon they put the nursery in place, the call from Bogota informed us that the unborn baby died. We all loved somebody we never met. And will forever.
I was convinced that my next move was going to be in an urn. Made the move. lovin’ it here where the sky teases the mountains and the trees remarkable beauty owns me. Change is healthy, change is good.
I am 84 and in poor health. When I asked my Dr how long he thought I would be around and was it worth all the meds, tests etc he decided this meant I was depressed. He gave me more pills. I have been depressed...this aint it. If I cannot discuss my death with my doctor, with whom can I discuss it?
Me,as woody Allen says,”I don’t mind dying, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” My son asked if when I die do I want to buried or cremated,l told him to “surprise me.”
Very glad you’re around the corner now
Me too
I am lucky; 88.5 and doing OK. But malach hamorvid (the Angel of Death in Hebrew) could come knocking at any time. My mother called it the machamorvis, a Yiddish version.
Great writing with thought, soul, wisdom
We too are contemplating nay planning a late life or semi late (80!) move from seattle to cape cod to be with grandchildren and of course lively ‘old cape cod’
Good move you did
Good luck in your new home Jessica. Mazel tov!
MAZAL TOV!!
The courage to move to where you wish to be is not universal...it's nice to read of someone for whom it has come true.
Lovely. Thanks for sharing this.
Very relatable, after 65 years of living in Brooklyn,(my Mesopotamia) it was time for a dramatic change. Our son & his wife Laura relocated their business from NYC to Asheville, N.C. They reminded us that as we begin to deteriorate in slo- mo,please keep in mind we are totally consumed with building our business & will not be able to provide the time & care needed should either of us become ill or get on “ the peace train.” The clincher was that they engaged a surrogate & would be expecting that baby to be born in mid May. Sadly the baby who was that infant was expected to be born with serious health problems. The afternoon they put the nursery in place, the call from Bogota informed us that the unborn baby died. We all loved somebody we never met. And will forever.
I was convinced that my next move was going to be in an urn. Made the move. lovin’ it here where the sky teases the mountains and the trees remarkable beauty owns me. Change is healthy, change is good.
Dear Douglas:
I am 84 and in poor health. When I asked my Dr how long he thought I would be around and was it worth all the meds, tests etc he decided this meant I was depressed. He gave me more pills. I have been depressed...this aint it. If I cannot discuss my death with my doctor, with whom can I discuss it?
Me,as woody Allen says,”I don’t mind dying, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” My son asked if when I die do I want to buried or cremated,l told him to “surprise me.”
Montclair misses you! But you have been thinking about this for a long time. I wish you all great happiness! See you at the shore. Or in the Taconics!
The longest journey begins with a single step.