Author: Jamie
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10 things different about island life
Less than two weeks ago, we moved from a metropolitan, highly populated area to a small coastal town. It’s a little bit like a perpetual vacation, except Ken has a job and we have to actually do things like house-cleaning and schoolwork. It’s awesome, but it’s a lot to get used to! Just a couple…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 50}
“Where thou art, that is home.” – Emily Dickinson We made here safe and sound, and I’m slowly emerging from ALL the boxes! More happy: the slipper socks I found at Walmart to keep my feet cushioned and cozy on the tile floors throughout the house. JamieI’m a big fan of authentic conversation and always…
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Our new house: a sneak peek!
I’ve talked about moving, and even written a good-bye ode to our house, so now it’s time to share a peek at our new little cottage near the sea! By bicycle, it’s less than a mile to the beach. {squee!} We’re downsizing. This little 1960’s ranch-style house is 40% smaller than our current home and…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 49}
“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” -George Eliot Yesterday, I had a bad day. I’ve been stressing about all the things that have to be done by all our deadlines to make this move happen, and I ended up yelling at the kids and text-venting at my…
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Goodbye, House
Moving stinks, y’all. I’m nowhere near finished packing, and haven’t even started going through the garage. I’ve been selling all sorts of furniture online (one thing I do love about facebook: yard sale groups!), and I plan to have an everything-must-go moving sale here this weekend for all the small stuff. I’ve given up on…