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Day 214: Defer
Today, I ran into a bit of a problem with the whole de-cluttering thing. We still have lots of boxes and bags lying around the house. I have been trying to tackle little pieces every day, but there is quite … Continue reading
Day 213: Sync
We took a trip down the Nolichucky River today. We did a nine-mile stretch, with quite a few sections of Class III and Class IV rapids. We had a blast, but it also provided a great reminder of how important … Continue reading
Day 211: Wander
Today I made a point of wandering about. I’m getting to know my new campus, but every trip from one building to another is still an adventure. So today, when I needed to head off to a new destination–the bookstore–my … Continue reading
Day 193: Modulate
I started off today hauling polystyrene and musty, old cardboard boxes to the recycling center–and I ended the day contemplating a trip to an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Let me explain. I keep plugging along at … Continue reading
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Day 189: Savor
I have become obsessed with orejas. No, not the body part: the Mexican pan dulce. We have a great bakery that has opened up just around the corner–La Calavera Bakery. They specialize in a range of awesome breads as well … Continue reading
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Day 180: Inventory
We just rolled back into town after taking a day trip down to see my in-laws. It’s another late night entry, and I’m tired…. so tonight’s posting will have to be brief. I’m coming up on the half-way mark on … Continue reading
Day 176: Lighten
Something sort of strange happened today. I walked into an administrator’s office this afternoon to handle some business or another. He was not in, but I talked to his assistant for a little while. After a few moments, she interrupted … Continue reading
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Day 172: Recapitulate
Well, we are back in Atlanta after a quick, two-day trip up to North Carolina–and back to stable internet access. A quick recap of yesterday, as promised: I took the boys up to the old family cemetery–I knew where it … Continue reading
Day 167: Wane
So it’s back into the thick of it at the house. We have junk everywhere right now. The pod out front is half full (I guess I’m an optimist, right?), boxes are everywhere in various states of packing, and there’s … Continue reading
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