When I bought my house … on the road home … almost 15 years ago (GASP!!), I planned to sell it when I was 65 and use the equity to partially fund my retirement.

I say “planned” VERY loosely. I have never been a great one to plan.

But, my 65th birthday fell during the pandemic AND property values were not what I had hoped and there was no real need so …

Now, though, as I approach 66, there is some need based on my original purchase decisions. And I must make some decisions.

Currently, I am working with financial folks as well as thinking about what I want to do.

It is not clear cut thinking at all!!

I have lived in this house, on this property, with beloved pets … for nearly 15 years. That is longer than I have lived in any house, on any property in my entire life!

Still.

It is a house and a piece of land and my prior experience is that although it was difficult to leave places that I loved and enjoyed, I have been fortunate that the next place has been wonderful and more enjoyable.

So.

I am entering a period of thinking about what to do. This kept me awake for the last several nights … NOT helpful.

But, last night, in the wakeful hours, I remembered something from somewhere: “Do the next right thing”. Right, then. That thought gave me peace and I slept.

Today, I put in motion some things that will give me the information that I need to do the next right thing.

The next right thing.

Really, that is all any of us can ever do!

Happy Friday to all!