I too am at the point in my life where I really enjoy the ability to be in solitude. I still work fulltime in a small company with my boss and my coworker so there is a sense of solitude there as well.

I appreciate the reclusiveness period of this time in my life. I used to love shopping on weekends and now I too would much rather order online.

There are times when I feel like I want to see others and then I'll take the bus - That is a community as well. I know many of the drivers as I have been riding the bus with my son for more than 10 years. I met the man in my life on the bus... he was my driver...

I so appreciate having this community to visit with and really enjoy being in my home reading all the postings and feeling like I am getting to know all of you.

Do you think that reclusiveness comes with the age? We all spent many years caring for others and are at the point where we are choosing to do for us.

Donna