Category Archives: MOVING

PACKING

Posted on May 3, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Noelle and I have now packed 61 boxes and counting, and I could not, would not, have been an upright, sane, fully functioning human being without her help.  I am still suffering from overwhelm and a tiredness beyond belief, but … Continue reading →

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MOVE-MENT

Posted on April 30, 2011 by snowbirdredux

MOVE-MENT Something major about packing all one’s belongings is that you end up awash in memories.  I am unearthing the strangest things – like the list entitled “Our Plant Family” which was drawn up by my son Kevin, most likely … Continue reading →

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THE SKATE

Posted on April 28, 2011 by snowbirdredux

On a trip back to North Dakota/Minnesota in the early 1970’s, my Uncle Earl took me up into the attic of my grandparents home in Hickson, N.D. and gave me two things.  One was a stuffed deer’s head which had … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER RESPITE

Posted on April 27, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Today I’m crying “Uncle” and in the sense that I GIVE UP for today –  the packing troll has won and I am done.  Exhausted.  Finished.  A wreck.  And in another sense I could use an “Uncle Ernie”, that familial … Continue reading →

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I MARRIED ADVENTURE

Posted on April 25, 2011 by snowbirdredux

I MARRIED ADVENTURE You can see from my falling-apart copy of Osa Johnson’s book that it was a special favorite in my youth.  What a life she led with Martin Johnson,  traversing the world at a time when Africa was … Continue reading →

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UP AND RUNNING

Posted on April 16, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Thankfully up and running again. And also up and running in the garden and in the cupboards.  Castenada Lane has not been sold (yet) but will be leased for now to a couple who   appear to be just the ticket.  … Continue reading →

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