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The House Where I Finally Grew Up
We sold our home in southern California this week. And by coincidence, last week my youngest sister sold her house, the one my parents bought 48 years ago. I never think about my childhood home. I lived there for eight … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, Aging, changes, community, everyday life, Family, houses, moving, transitions
Tagged adulthood, changes, daughters, mothers, moving, southern California
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Spring is in the Air!
This morning I sat in front of the fireplace in the living room; the two oldest dogs, with matching surgical scars on their right legs, lay at my feet. Outside the temperature was 24 degrees. The sky was overcast. The … Continue reading
Posted in everyday life, houses, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, snow, Uncategorized
Tagged dogs, Easter decorations, signs of spring, snow, spring, wood frogs
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Critters
Last night we had a thunder storm. Spectacular lightning! This morning I went out into the yard and found that something had trampled the day lilies in the front yard. Trampled may not be the right word. As a former … Continue reading
Posted in backyards, changes, community, everyday life, houses, life, nature, New England, transitions, wildlife
Tagged backyards, insects, nature, squirrels, wildlife
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The Lost Bracelet
Yesterday I lost my favorite bracelet. This bracelet is a simple braided black leather band. The clasp, however, is distinctive: two silver dragon heads, each biting down on a silver circle that resembles the leather band. My husband gave it … Continue reading
Posted in boomerang children, changes, Family, houses, housework, life, relationships, transitions
Tagged adult children at home, family, housework, life, self, taking care of parents, time, transitions
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Part 10: Our New Nest
How important is the place where one lives? Is the building itself important? Or is it the way one feels when one retreats to one’s abode? Is home the heart? The mind? A fortress? A retreat? What makes a house … Continue reading
Posted in clutter, community, Family, houses, life, marriage, moving, relationships, transitions, Uncategorized
Tagged family, homes, life, moving, new homes, relationships, transitions, unpacking
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