At Home

I would observe, as I go through the process of 'becoming a retired person',  that it takes time to learn to just be at home.  For a time, there is the urge to be doing something, accomplishing something.  There is a bit of guilt at not making a larger contribution to the world, on a daily basis.  I am learning to just be happy being at home. I can sleep late, stay up late, go and do wherever or whatever I wish.  I am still learning to just 'be in the moment'.

There are so many things about our home to enjoy.  It is a lovely space to occupy, for a whole host of reasons.  The living area (great room) is an open and bright and airy space.  In warmer weather,  there is a sun room, which is like being outside, while still being inside.  The kitchen is roomy and overlooks the great room.  When we first bought this house, I remember thinking how this would be such a happy home to live in.   And it is.

I am always proud to host people in our home.  This year I have been in the homes of countless other people, for various reasons.  As far as home style goes, I would say ours is 'sparse', meaning there is more open space than things, which is a style choice.  No matter how grand or how beautifully appointed someone else's house may be,  there is not any other that I have any desire to occupy.

Home is deeply personal.  It reflects one's values, one's choices, preferences, lifestyle.   I do hope ours says that we are warm and inviting,  simple and elegant,  orderly and open.  I think it does.