Maine and sunlight dancing in windows and friends.
July 13, 2019
I had the most magical two or three days in Maine, full of laughter and sunshine and romance and friends. I’ve been thinking a lot about romance lately. How we define it as that thing between one man and one woman. That’s nice and I never want to give that up, but there’s so much romance found in all of life.
On the way to Maine, I listened as a 70 something man flirted sweetly and openly with a 70 something married woman who was flattered and giggly. It made my heart happy.
My long time friend John picked me up late Monday night and we drove in the dark catching up and sharing our stories. We arrived at the simpliest little airbnb in Belfast. One of my favorite things about it was this. A dishtowel as art in the closet. Seriously we NEED art in closets too.
I also met John’s lady friend Beth for the first time and I just fell in love with her. We’re a lot alike and we felt like instant friends. We all have this idea to create an amazing community for people in the third act of their lives (like us). People who don’t want to live ordinary lives and see this chapter being full of newness and adventure. Beth and John sure do, they’re traveling around the country in a tricked out van, just exploring the #vanlife like a couple of lovesick twenty somethings.
We agreed that our common bond is simple; we never want to lose the ablity to be astonished. Thanks Milton!
I’m so driven by this idea. Is it possible that the best really is in front of me? I’ve had an incredible life, full and interesting. But what if the goal is to really just let go of all expectations? How much courage can I muster? Am I still wiling to really get out of my comfort zone and make mistakes and take chances?
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Our discussions made my heart swell into the wee hours of the night. I mean think of it, is it possible to create a lifestyle brand for 50+ that is both inspirational and aspirational? Well, we’re going to try. John, Beth and I all come from branding and storytelling and design and commuity building careers. We love making things happen.
Can we? Will we? More to come on the Live Wrong Brand. Stay tuned.
In the meantime, do something that scares you. And tell me about it. Inspire me. I need your ideas.
OX, Robbin
