Kings Point is a place of constant change.

Here in KP, friends come and go. I’m slow to get close to people, and it seems that there’s no security in the friendships you make here. Age with the deaths that are inevitable is one of the biggest reasons, and after deaths, the remaining spouse often moves closer to family.

In addition to losing John, I remember losing Bob Taylor, Jay, Mel, Helen (next door), Bob who brought me gardenias, Wayne Conklin, Joe Cronin, and others.

And the Covid-19 virus is changing people’s plans. Lots of friends are selling their places and moving elsewhere. John and Brenda have their place up for sale, and the most recent loss is Linda Conklin. She told me today that she’s selling her place. I am feeling the loss of friendships.