The DU Lounge

Since 2019, I’ve been back in the area where I grew up after spending 20+ years away. There are a lot of bad memories here and I dread running into people from my past. But, my Mom is not well and I don’t want to be far away from her. It is what it is. Just trying to focus on being grateful to spend time with Mom because that is what really matters. Getting old and watching your parents get older and become infirm sucks. The shit hurts.

Ideally, I’d like to go back to traveling when I do leave here. I’ve always been a mobile spirit and don’t need much space or stuff to be happy. When the time comes (which I hate thinking about while still yearning to get the heck outta here), I’ll get a small RV and head North. The older I get, the less I can stand the humidity here in the summer. I have loved upstate NY every time I’ve been there so will start there and probably work my way back West.