Hopes & Dreams
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When Pigs Fly
Early in January two years ago, I thought — no, believed that before the year had drawn to a close, we would be well on our way to living life much differently from what we were familiar with. Although daunting,… Continue reading
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Best laid plans
For more than a few years, my husband and I have been developing a plan to move to England. More precisely, I’ve been researching and he has listened patiently when I’ve needed him to, the idea growing on him with… Continue reading
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The idea of Elsewhere
I’m not sure when I gave up, but not long ago, I realized I’d thrown in the towel on our weather. Instead of grousing about it, I decided not to pay attention to it. I began to go about… Continue reading
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Wednesdays and Looking Forward
It’s Wednesday and I’m nearly wordless. Nearly wordless for someone like me is about as quiet as I get. I’m tired. It’s odd that with acceptance, energy is devoted nearly 100 % to doing what one has to do. Evenings… Continue reading
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Thinking at 4am
Lizzie woke me up at about 4am today purring so loudly at the end of our bed, I decided to collect the sleek, lanky kitty that she’s become, ball her up against my chest and tip toe downstairs in the… Continue reading
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Not quite a thousand words
It’s not Wednesday, and I’m rarely wordless, but I thought this pretty much summed up where my head is these days. The sad thing is, it isn’t like it wasn’t watered or didn’t have light. It just never really got… Continue reading
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Still here after all this time.
It’s cold here today — even more so than it normally is in the spring. The clouds are indiscernible, resembling more of a blanket cast over our heads. There was drizzle on the patio this afternoon as well, and I… Continue reading
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Dust, Old Things & Memories
Somehow when we started all of this construction business, I figured it would be fun to post the ups and downs of going through the mess I know is involved. Best laid plans. What seemed like forever was really only… Continue reading
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Dear President Obama
Dear President Obama: I can’t tell you how much I’ve anticipated your Presidency. Thank you so much for taking the time to throw your hat in the ring to run for the highest office in this land. Now that I’ve… Continue reading
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Choosing to Listen
Remember the movie Jerry McGuire? Remember the part where Rene Zellweger said, “You had me at hello…” I watched Obama’s 30 minute spot yesterday evening. I watched it twice, listening hard for something I hadn’t heard or didn’t know. Listening… Continue reading
