Well, it turns out my 'little' blogging sabbatical wasn't so
little after all! Why the break? Let's just say I got so wrapped up in Sun
Lakes' thrilling dramas that I nearly forgot the joys of witty banter and sassy
sign-offs. Returning to blogging feels like dusting off an old digital diary—I
just hope I remember the password.
Indeed, my daily activities have evolved into something
resembling a full-time job. I'd been actively writing for 'Sun Lakes Life
Styles,' covering the Garden Club and the Happy Cookers. I also took on the
role of delegate, which surprisingly ate up a good chunk of my time.
Additionally, my commitment to various ad hoc and advisory committees had left
little space for personal pursuits. I'd become a deeply integrated and active
member of the Sun Lakes community, which is rewarding yet incredibly time-consuming.
But wait, there's more! I even delved into the dark underbelly
of community politics, supporting a candidate in the race for our Master Board.
It was the muddiest campaign in my 11 years here—national politics seem tame in
comparison. The preferred weapon? Social media, where lies and vitriol spread
like wildfire.
It’s astonishing how even in our peaceful retirement haven,
the thirst for power emerges. You’d think after a lifetime of hard work,
tranquility would be the goal, yet power remains a seductive mistress. One
candidate, a wolf in sheep's clothing, bombarded our board and community with
daily emails spreading untruths. Thankfully, our community saw through the
facade, though, sadly, another charlatan managed to slip through.
The delegate assembly was equally tumultuous, led by an
unethical figure, so I quickly distanced
myself from it. Fortunately, that leader has since been replaced, and the delgate assembly can refocus on Sun Lakes.
The political climate became so toxic that I needed to retreat to my blogging sanctuary. I’m back to the simpler pleasures of life at Sun
Lakes, where the toughest campaigns involve choosing quilt colors or cookie
shapes.
Welcome back to my cozy corner of the internet—where sarcasm is served with a smile, and everyone's welcome! Unless, of course, you’re here to campaign or complain about Sun Lakes. In that case, brace for a cheeky, swift exit. Here's to reconnecting and sharing many smiles—and perhaps a few eye-rolls!
…and so, I leave you with my final thought: “I used to think
I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure." Isn’t that perfect for a blogger
who's only certain about one thing: uncertainty loves company?
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