For those who don't have California real estate money, what is the best blue state/blue metropolitan area to retire in? Reqs: never part of the Confederacy, few to no confederate flags visible, good hospitals/heslthcare for my elderly parents; scenic views available. I'm serious. https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/1318315508647776257

I'm revising this tweet, in light of a very patient comment by a friend. Where can I move where my parents can enjoy beautiful scenery, excellent healthcare, and being part of a diverse community that is committed to a functioning government that serves all citizens and residents

This is, I suspect, somewhere in the South. Indeed, I'm beginning to think that it is somewhere in North Carolina. And maybe instead of fantasizing about getting away from white supremacy/bigotry by changing zip codes, I should be looking for...

...where I can best join in the work of the Beloved Community transforming the zip code in which we find ourselves. Why can't I do that here? tl;dr: my parents moved here to live near us, but they *really* don't like Texas. However, healthcare here is better than central CA.

Mr. B is retiring in less than 2 years, and that would be the time to make a move. My parents could see the snow-capped Sierra Nevada range out their kitchen window in CA but were 2 hrs away from decent health care. Here they're 30 min away from good healthcare but it's...TX.

So I am trying to find the perfect place for them in their old age and us in the fullness of our strength. Has to be scenic, has to have good health care, has to have a critical mass of people who are committed to justice and love for all. NC has mountains and beach. CA 2.0?