The weather was sunny and warm and perfect on arrival day at the little house in the city. Yesterday the clouds moved across the sky and a gentle rain settled over the area. This morning the rain has stopped, and little bit of sunshine peaks out from behind the clouds, occasionally and briefly. I had… Continue reading Twitter Is For The Birds
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Thistles
October 3, 2013 A busy day! This morning I filled a bucket with hot water, soap, and a little bit of bleach, and went to work cleaning the “new” old freezer I bought yesterday. Yesterday, after five, Lares and I met at the home of the seller as arranged, had a look at the freezer,… Continue reading Thistles
Home Alone
Being completely alone requires some adjustment. Sound is the most immediate thing I notice. The only random sounds, within these walls, are those that I make myself. This is unfamiliar territory. As the eldest of six children, the sound of others was like the air we breath, it was just there. I lived alone briefly,… Continue reading Home Alone
Economic Patriotism
I read this article about economic patriotism with interest and look forward to seeing the documentary when it is broadcast, if I can find it. I had not heard the term before, and like it a lot. I have tried to shop locally all my life, and it has become a bigger and bigger job… Continue reading Economic Patriotism
Beautiful Autumn
Early this morning I received a call asking me if I would like to work for three hours today, at a close location. I agreed and spent a lovely morning catching up with a woman I worked with when I first began working with the company. The weather has been wonderful! The nights are cool,… Continue reading Beautiful Autumn