Thursday, May 29, 2008

If I Could, I Would.....

live in three places, but not at once. A primary residence would be in Tulsa, near Heather and her family. It would be homey, light and bright, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Lots of windows to view the trees and birds outside. Wood floors, small clean kitchen, with a dishwasher. A deck or patio, and fenced area for dogs I have now and ones in the future. A fireplace would be nice, but honestly, I am really only into mantles.

Second residence is a tiny apartment in NYC. Two places to sleep, one can be a hide-a-bed, o.k., both can be a hide-a-bed. A window with a view of anything but another brick wall. A tiny kitchen will do, since I don't plan to cook much while there and a bathroom with just a shower will suffice. I would prefer no roaches or rodents, if I am dreaming big. Just a whistle stop or sub-way ride from the theater district is what my heart desires.

Third place will be on a beach, not just any beach, but one with white sand. I am thinking the gulf. Like the NYC place, it can be tiny, with every piece of furniture converting to a sleeping place for when the kids come to visit. Windows that open to allow the thin gauzy curtains to blow in the gentle ocean breezes, are a must have. An outdoor area with reclining beach chairs for listening to nature's music of wind and surf on warm spring and summer evenings will complete the place quite nicely. Oh, and a grill with a large surface is essential. All if not most meals will be cooked outside. No plastic, pink flamingos, please.

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