I’ve basically always been a city gal and loved what the city offers, classes, culture, fascinating areas, shops and people, etc. But now in my senior years I find there’s a part of me now that also seems to long for a small spot of land, maybe a garden in which to sit and be quiet, grow some flowers and vegetables, fruit trees, etc. I’d like to collect rain water and filter it and not have to buy spring water or filter my water in my home. Or better yet have some land with a brook or fresh water stream on it. Part of me wants to become more self-sufficient and fill many of my needs directly from mother earth. I always loved the ocean too and now once again long to stroll by the surf and enjoy the salty ocean air. I still love the city, still love parties, music, dancing and being with people but would like to balance it more now by being close to nature, connecting more with nature. It seems like a missing part of me.