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The discombobulation hasn’t stopped. I’m 3 weeks out of house and not too fussed, but try as I’m attempting to adopt new customs, I keep failing to adjust. I’m looking for the toilet paper wrong. I’m antsy missing in-home exercise. … Continue reading →

I’m homeless now — I’m sheltered by a friend and family, although my fortune’s fine. My cottage needs repair. I’m set to spend a fair amount pursuing new design: improving or replacing most its parts, updating goods for more utility … Continue reading →

Life interruption: cottage remodel moves me away from this blog (regular posts will resume in about 3 months)

My sojourn was symmetrical – 10 days, with 3 midway devoted to full rest. I sank my homing talons in a ways, and drew renewal from my private nest. I sat, I thought, I showered and I read. I dallied … Continue reading →

As when a straggler, desert-dry for days, at length attains the fountain and the stream, or like a hiker caught in full sun’s rays without a drink, when given sips, it seems that I’ve been parched and effort-pecked so long, … Continue reading →

I took a month to interview 4 teams. I put in front-end work, just like I knew I would, and once the winner sent 6 schemes, I took no time selecting Version 2. I spent a morning with all plans … Continue reading →

In order to improve I have to move. I mean it – that’s no Sunday metaphor. The plumbing off, no other pipes in lieu of it, I might abide the noise and more, but I can’t prosper waterless in place. … Continue reading →

Disruption is a catalyst for growth. Although my place will be improved by spring, I’ll have to undergo a move I’m loath to make, so others can be hammering, removing and rebuilding to refine dimensions and the cabinets and bed. … Continue reading →