Category Archives: beach life

Moon Walk on the Beach

Posted on October 20, 2021 by CJ

Last night was almost a full moon but, complete or not, it was completely gorgeous.  At sunset some people strolling too said how beautiful it was. I hear this a lot – mostly from tourists happy with their vacation choice. … Continue reading →

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End of Dog Days of Summer

Posted on October 2, 2021 by CJ

End of dog days of summer Summer is not for dogs at the beach. They are not allowed until after Labor Day and then banned again after Memorial Day. Okay, they can appear after 6pm. But, now is the time … Continue reading →

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Dream Homes Dissolve

Posted on September 25, 2021 by CJ

I was talking to a woman last night and I felt her pain. She had the dream life, the dream house, the dream marriage. In months it all dissolved. Unfortunately, right as the quarantine began so she moved to a … Continue reading →

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You gotta have friends – but they might not be in cohousing

Posted on September 5, 2021 by CJ

Like I said in a previous post, friendship is not guaranteed at cohousing. Of course everyone will be friendly and you’ll know each other’s name. If It’s a small cohousing – like less than 13 units, I’ve heard that cliques … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of cohousing

Posted on August 31, 2021 by CJ

I had a dream last night about the coho community. Usually that’s some sort of nightmare or closure and sympathy that I desire. This time it was just funny. I wasn’t part of the community but at a birthday party … Continue reading →

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Beach problems 2

Posted on August 27, 2021 by CJ

I discovered why I had a google file called beach problems. It wasn’t beach problems, it was car problems. When we drove to the beach in March 2020, the car broke down. So, no beach problems. However, this is a … Continue reading →

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Do I love New York?

Posted on August 20, 2021 by CJ

I wanted to keep it a secret but I’ll let the alley cat out of the bag, our trip was to the Big Apple.  My boys had a great opportunity with an internship so off we went as a family … Continue reading →

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Hypocrite me? Of course!

Posted on August 3, 2021 by CJ

I want to be very clear that I started this blog to write about living in cohousing and to not sugar coat it. I didn’t expect to be catapulted out by group sentiment and to go quite negative, but that’s … Continue reading →

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I need a vacation from my friend’s vacation

Posted on August 2, 2021 by CJ

I have joked for years that I want to be a beach bum. I think my dream has come true!  My friend came into town to vacation from her busy metropolis lifestyle.  She seems to vacation the same way she … Continue reading →

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Upstream and Downstream from your neighbor

Posted on July 24, 2021 by CJ

I was re-reading Diana Leafe Christian’s books again this week (they are a must read) and she mentioned living upstream and downstream from your neighbors. She meant it figuratively – what you do affects your neighbors downstream. I chuckled – … Continue reading →

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