Lucky Woman

Below me I can hear the noise of the carpenters banging away as they finish sheet-rocking my basement. From my window I can hear birdsong and the river lapping at our shore. At last, we are ensconced in our new house. Moving itself was a nightmare, with an unproductive estate sale, followed by days of…

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The Nature of Love

This has been a month of sadness for me. My best friend has moved to a new home several states away. Though I know we will continue to talk on the phone and to text or email, it will not be the same as hiking together with my dog, or having supper or a glass…

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