Presently

Thank you, ladies who gave suggestions on previous post….

I think that I am opting for “move to a town with more things to do” - I had a job interview Tuesday and another coming up Saturday, in two different places. Either job I am taking a pay cut but this is immaterial to me - I need something wherein I do not live in fear of layoff, and either position would suit.

And, I think if I still have difficulties I shall start my own book group. Or maybe a hiking group.

Also I have just discovered the tax man owes me enough money to mostly pay off my credit card debt. Hmmmm.

Go for it. When you spend most of your daily hours working and add up the hours that you are not happy there, money rarely makes up for the unhappiness.

As intelligent and creative as you are, I think you will find something that you will enjoy.

On the hiking part. A good read is Bill Bryson’s travel books are wonderful, you may enjoy A Walk in the Woods. I take to appointments and sit and laugh as I read.