A Conversation with Elizabeth
2017
Odds and Ends

From:           Elizabeth 
To:             Larry
Sent:           Tuesday, August 1, 2017 11:29 AM
Subject:        Re: NYTimes.com: Capturing Inner Light
 
Larry,
 
In the past, and sometimes now if I reflect on moving, one of my concerns about finding a good place to rent is that often a good situation can come to an end, and it can really leave you in the lurch.  That's especially true if it is a private rental, not a major complex.  In major complexes all that happens usually is that each year the rent goes up!  Having my small house paid off here is a good feeling.
 
I thought your brother worked for the post office as his only job.  It seems like to me that between social security and his post office pension plan (if he signed up for one) that he would have enough funds to rent a decent place in Gainesville--but that's none of my business really--except in terms of how it might become an issue in your relationship with him.  I do wonder if he'll try to sandwich in at your Dad's place, whether or not they get along.
 
You'll probably find as I did, that when you retire, many of your daily living routines and preferences will reshape themselves.  That includes cooking and eating meals.  Gainesville probably has many options like fresh marts, farmer's markets, and coops.
 
My physician gave me Meclizine, which has similar actions to what you keep on hand.  It is basically an anti-histamine.  I didn't feel too great this morning waking up, as a bit of whooziness is still persisting.  I hope I get past this soon, as I'm seldom out and out "ill," but I feel a bit that way today.
 
What do you do about a phone when you travel out of the country?  I presently just use a Tracfone android smartphone as I'm not a heavy phone user or even data user, but it can't be used in Canada I found out--at least to make calls, but I don't know about other things.  I don't think I'll need to make calls, and apparently they will shut down your phone if you try, but I haven't been able to get it clarified whether I can still use it for things other than phone calls--like in free wi fi areas at hotels or using it as an alarm clock.  I wonder if "not allowed to use" means don't even turn it on for any use or just calls.  Their customer service isn't much help.
 
Well, I think I need to break down and take one of those pills (or a half a one which is what I sometimes have done), as I feel like crap.
 
Elizabeth

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