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Day 168: Progress

OK, I have to admit it–I’m still feeling a bit overwhelmed. I was talking to a good friend about this tonight, and she had some really great suggestions on how to find help getting the house cleared and ready for … Continue reading

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Day 162: Play

I have been away from home for almost a week now–and I think I’m just about ready to get back to Atlanta. Part of the problem is that “home” is a little bit up in the air right now. Sure, … Continue reading

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Day 156: Take

Someone posted this flyer at our gym. No explanations, no ulterior motives–just a flyer instructing you (me!) to “take what you need.” Not only did the flyer make me smile, but it also made me think. First–it made me realize … Continue reading

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Day 153: Learn

So today The Pods arrived, which was a bit of a surprise, since I had arranged for only one pod to arrive today. The woman driving the truck checked her paperwork, then looked up at me quizzically. “You only wanted … Continue reading

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Day 148: Compromise

My youngest stayed overnight at a friend’s house last night, and then was gone most of the day as well. When she and her mother finally got home this evening, I had already been at work in her bedroom for … Continue reading

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Day 125: Bend

I was all set to tackle that closet tonight, with all of its unnecessary towels and assorted, expired cold remedies and overlooked sundries. I walked into that upstairs bathroom, armed with a couple of plastic trash bags and a fierce … Continue reading

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Day 113: Moderate

We only have about two months before we leave this house and move up to North Carolina. The house that we will be moving into for the next year is fully furnished, with little room for extra stuff. More likely … Continue reading

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Day 99: Unscript

OK, I know–it’s not really a verb, but I’m using it as a verb. We are supposed to leave town today at about 3 pm. Yes, I know: it is now 3:48 pm as I’m writing this sentence…. Here’s how … Continue reading

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Day 29: Abide

Yeah, I can’t hear that word either without thinking of The Dude–and I suppose an image of Jeff Bridges would probably increase my blog traffic…. Today is a snow day in Atlanta. To be honest, I would rather deal with … Continue reading

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