My daughter came to help me unpack and get settled. She’s my first visitor, and she arrived (after spending the night in the Denver airport) the day after I moved in. We worked harder than either of us could have imagined, unpacking 70 boxes and making countless trips to the local UPS store to drop off… Read more »
Every morning when I go outside I feel like I am on a camping trip in the mountains. The cool, fresh air is invigorating. Birds chatter from pinyon tree to tree. A baby bunny munches on weeds peeking out from the gravel in my yard. Grass is a luxury in this dry part of the… Read more »
Nothing says “Welcome to my home” like flowers, and today I planted the first pot. I don’t have a bed or clothes or a spoon, but I have flowers! The other day, I was walking down the street and introduced myself to a neighbor who was outside. After talking for awhile he invited me to… Read more »
“Hi, I’m Ellie.” “Hi Ellie. Where do you live?” “Santa Fe.” “How long have you lived there?” “Two hours.” Actually, it’s been two days, fun-filled and exciting days. Along with ten thousand other people, I went to the Folk Art Market where people from all over the world sell their crafts. Some of them make… Read more »
I sat on the floor and cried. I was tired, hungry and sad. Waiting for my ride to the airport, I walked through every room in the house, then took off my shoes and did a meditative walk around the house appreciating the soft, spongy cushion of grass. Sitting on the carpet in disbelief, my… Read more »
I dreamed that I was bubble-wrapping myself. I could feel the soft, spongy plastic against my skin, squeaking as I stretched and taped it around my feet. I’m glad that the movers came today so I won’t be dreaming of bubble-wrap anymore! But, the inevitable sadness of leaving my friends and family is setting in…. Read more »
Conventional thinking says that I should live in New Mexico for six-months to a year before moving there. I didn’t. Conventional thinking says that I should rent my house before buying a new one. I didn’t. Conventional thinking says that I should put my possessions in storage in case I will want them in the… Read more »
You are only overwhelmed if you believe that you are. Otherwise, you have just one thing to do, then another, then another. Only one thing at a time. Now, THAT is manageable! Lucky me. I only have one box to pack. Share!TumblrStumbleuponPrintPinterestLinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebookEmail
I hope that this isn’t considered insider trading, but I have a tip for you. INVEST IN BUBBLE WRAP! You can hear the r-r-i-i-i-i-p-p of packing tape around my bubble-wrapped sculptures at any time of day or night. Nothing is out of reach for me and my bubble wrap. In my dream last night, I… Read more »
Ten days until I move to Santa Fe! My daughter came home from the city to help me pack. Last night while she was relaxing in my bed I tried on clothes and decided what to take and what to give away. In and out of my closet with pants that didn’t fit, dresses that… Read more »