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August 2011


I’ve said it before…

August 24, 2011

But I’ll say it again: Space is something we give ourselves. I’m finding that as I’m sick. As I’m unpacking. As I’m researching things to be involved in and be supported by here. As I’m getting lost and finding my way… There is no rush. The rush and craziness and circling thoughts are just that: [...]

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my turn

August 23, 2011

It’s now my turn to get smacked down by the nasty bug Veda had — she is almost fully recovered now, a week later. Oh my… Sleeping around the clock. I think I should get a do-over with this first week in Raleigh.

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today is…

August 20, 2011

- 10 thousand boxes of treasures to unwrap – a couple trips up to the attic to put kitchen stuff that this small kitchen won’t accomodate – another sick day for Veda… i.e. lots of movies on the computer, sitting in the little nest I made her of pillows and blankets and softies. – more [...]

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the details

August 18, 2011

(photo by Colin in Winona Lake, IN… photos of new place yet to come!) Hi all, * * * Fair warning: this is going to be a brief post of what’s happening in Dullaghan-land for everyone… including friends and family who are kind of wondering what is going on with us and the house situation. [...]

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at this moment

August 14, 2011

I am grateful for: – a few cool days back to back… windows open, hearing crickets all day long, bike rides. – moving care packages from friends. – kindle books. (I am craving fiction stories lately…) – being aware of the bare minimum necessary for comfortable living. (A coffee pot, toaster, a pillow and mattress…) [...]

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goal of sisterhood

August 1, 2011

Moving is a very soul-less activity, isn’t it? Putting all the things you love into box upon box. Your house becoming an empty shell, barren of artwork and personality? No doubt this process has made me crave heart-to-heart connection and sisterhood. And without seeing this need previously, I seemed to have built in some connective [...]

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