After thirty years of suburban living, Yvonne and I are living in an urban apartment.  Our new digs are not in a major city center.  But, the little downtown where we live is a very fun place to call home.

We live on the fourth floor.  A modest balcony serves as a haven for relaxation.  The view gives me many moments to take in the daily sunrise.  They are stunning.

Evening strolls around town are a new for us.  We have taken that opportunity several times.  Walking out of the apartment and finding a local eatery so that we don’t have to do the shopping or the dishes is an option that neither Yvonne nor I have to debate very long.

Our complex has underground parking.  Not only does it make us safe, it also keeps out of the weather.  There’s even a self-service car wash unit that is available to us.

Garbage collection is every day.  We don’t have to wait for a special day of the week.  And I don’t have to bundle up and go out to the curb.  Instead, the garbage closet is right across the hall from our unit.  It is very convenient.

Saturday our schedules were open for the first time since our move to our new address.  Our son had recommended a tasty place for breakfast.  We walked the two and half blocks to check it out.  Yum!  It was delicious!  Most likely we will be back.

The temperatures were low.  So we went back to our haven, picked up a coat and were back out on the streets for a stroll.  Shop after shop welcomed us in.  It was fun. 

Autumn colors are finishing up.  Their countless leaves litter the sidewalks and fill up the flower beds.  What’s so nice about observing this?  I don’t have to rake any leaves!

The sound of a lawn mower filled the morning air.  It’s time for the final cut of the season.  I don’t have to do that any more!

An air compressor was puttering away.  A local company was blowing out the lawn sprinkler system of a home.  This is the month to contract that service.  I don’t have to do that this year!

I drove past the home improvement store today.  That made me smile.  I didn’t have to stop.  Maintenance is included in my service contract.  I don’t have to do that stuff any more!