New Home

Like many people, I do not like to move.  It’s such a hassle.

In fact, during more than fifty years, I’ve moved offices and homes only three times, all within the Sherman Oaks/Studio City area of Los Angeles.  So, while I like to think that I’m more adaptable than most, in terms of moving, I also have less experience.

We moved into our present home just a few weeks ago.  As you might imagine, we are still living mostly out of boxes.  Fortunately, we do not plan to list our old house for sale until January, so Daveen and I are able to pace ourselves with unpacking.

And yet, as with any new home, there are things I’m trying to get used to.  Some aspects of living here are entirely different than before.  I grew up in a hillside house and have almost always lived in a home with a view.  The street we now live on is flat, so on my daily walk this afternoon there was no up- or down-hill and the only view I have is of my own backyard.

But did I mention that we now have eight orange trees in the backyard?  And a great swimming pool.

As for my new drive to work, I can look at it in two ways.  While it’s a little less than15 minutes, it’s about twice as long as my previous commute.  Sympathy, anyone?

Alas, I’ll keep this blog shorter than usual because I have a date tonight with ten or twelve boxes that I must unpack.

And then, I’m sure I’ll discover many more things I love about my new home, one unpacked box at a time.

Alan