Two weeks ago tonight, I found myself standing with my feet in the Atlantic, the sound of the waves drowning out all other sounds, everything black save for the stars and the lights coming from the houses behind me. It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and we had just spent the better part of the […]
moving to a new island
I Need Light Fixture Assistance!
Just thought I’d share the view from my deck this morning when I paused for five seconds from all of the moving-related work to just enjoy the view. Well, the administrative details involved in getting three small people ready to enter two new schools kept me busy for longer than I had hoped today, although […]
The Island Family Moves In Style
Well, we made it! Believe me, I have plenty more to follow, but I’ll just touch on a few of the highlights from our drive down here after our stay in the Midwest. My daughter conveniently decided, on the first pit stop, that she will no longer be using any toilets that flush automatically. Given […]
The Island Family Big Change Revealed
In a couple of past posts, I alluded to the fact that the Island Family was facing a big change. So, here it is, the big reveal: I stood one morning early last month, with my feet in the ocean, my pant legs already heavy with the weight of salt water. Unlike most mornings, I […]