Good to see you back and almost settled, Ramona. I've missed you. "Us," once you've created it, is imprinted in the mind and heart, but I feel the ache for Ed's spot.
So good to hear from you, Ramona, my almost neighbor! Welcome to the big-small town of Petoskey. It’s a lovely place-one of my faves, tho a bit of a drive for me. It seems to me that you are doing quite well for just having accomplished that move! All my Best, as you feather your Nest 🪺 ❣️
Ramona, I am glad to read that you are getting settled in your new home. I've moved a lot and it is never easy. I wish you all the best... Take it slow getting those boxes unpacked.
Thanks for taking us along on your move. I last moved 24 years ago, but I still remember being exhausted for weeks (if not months and I hadn't hit 50 yet. I also remember getting rid of as much stuff after I moved as before, so I don't think you are out of the norm there. You look at a thing and think, "will I need this?" so you pack it, then you get in a new place and realize there is no place for it. I'm all for kitchen annexes. My kitchen is very small and has little counter space. I just inherited a small 2 shelf bookcase from a friend who has just moved out of the country, and it's in the corner of my living room that is right by the kitchen, and moved some of my small appliances there.
Best of luck on your move. It feels like a positive event.
Congrats and welcome and cheers! 🎉 what a beautiful office you’ve created… I like that you made this space a priority… writer that you are! 😊The kitchen annex…too funny! That’s how my condo is. More room for stuff in the laundry room…go figure! All the boxes can wait…take time to write and walk and wine! 😂….no whining when we move; the hard work and decorating touches our soul …as you’ve done with your husband’s things. Love that part the best 💜I’m with you on keeping some ‘us.’ Thanks for updating us, Ramona!
Hi Ramona, Welcome to your new home. That's what I found when I moved, things didn't fit into either the new space or environment. There are many pictures of Dan around, I kept his chair, his jacket is in the closet, and some of his favorite things are laying around.
I smile because every couple of months, I get a Popular Mechanics magazine for him in the mail. In his dementia, he renewed the subscription for a long time - it may last longer than me.
Take care - and enjoy this new chapter in your life.
Great update! So glad for you. As to the paying for stuff to bring along, only to get rid immediately? What price, is peace of mind? PRICELESS! A great investment, in my opinion.
I hear you on the photos! Mine are in desperate need of thinning, but I might just leave that for my kids to do someday. They won't have the same sentimental attachments. I feel like it's only a matter of time until you find your favorite haunts, the best walking paths, and friends who will invite you over for ice cream and a shot of whiskey. And only a matter of time until Ed settles in, too. The office looks perfect. Well done!
I'm glad you're getting settled in! And I hope it eventually feels more like Ed's space because it's your space...
I recently did the same thing (moved) and I was never so tired in my life. Rest. Treat yourself well. And welcome home!
Lovely write.
Welcome home, Ramona.
Settle in and pace yourself on the box fun! Rest is good and 🥃!
Good to see you back and almost settled, Ramona. I've missed you. "Us," once you've created it, is imprinted in the mind and heart, but I feel the ache for Ed's spot.
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So good to hear from you, Ramona, my almost neighbor! Welcome to the big-small town of Petoskey. It’s a lovely place-one of my faves, tho a bit of a drive for me. It seems to me that you are doing quite well for just having accomplished that move! All my Best, as you feather your Nest 🪺 ❣️
Ramona, I am glad to read that you are getting settled in your new home. I've moved a lot and it is never easy. I wish you all the best... Take it slow getting those boxes unpacked.
That's a lovely Writer's View out the desk window, and you can turn your back on the apartment-in-progress mess while you work!
Thanks for taking us along on your move. I last moved 24 years ago, but I still remember being exhausted for weeks (if not months and I hadn't hit 50 yet. I also remember getting rid of as much stuff after I moved as before, so I don't think you are out of the norm there. You look at a thing and think, "will I need this?" so you pack it, then you get in a new place and realize there is no place for it. I'm all for kitchen annexes. My kitchen is very small and has little counter space. I just inherited a small 2 shelf bookcase from a friend who has just moved out of the country, and it's in the corner of my living room that is right by the kitchen, and moved some of my small appliances there.
Best of luck on your move. It feels like a positive event.
Yippee!!! So glad you're getting settled and that you like it!!
Congrats and welcome and cheers! 🎉 what a beautiful office you’ve created… I like that you made this space a priority… writer that you are! 😊The kitchen annex…too funny! That’s how my condo is. More room for stuff in the laundry room…go figure! All the boxes can wait…take time to write and walk and wine! 😂….no whining when we move; the hard work and decorating touches our soul …as you’ve done with your husband’s things. Love that part the best 💜I’m with you on keeping some ‘us.’ Thanks for updating us, Ramona!
Hi Ramona, Welcome to your new home. That's what I found when I moved, things didn't fit into either the new space or environment. There are many pictures of Dan around, I kept his chair, his jacket is in the closet, and some of his favorite things are laying around.
I smile because every couple of months, I get a Popular Mechanics magazine for him in the mail. In his dementia, he renewed the subscription for a long time - it may last longer than me.
Take care - and enjoy this new chapter in your life.
Great update! So glad for you. As to the paying for stuff to bring along, only to get rid immediately? What price, is peace of mind? PRICELESS! A great investment, in my opinion.
Love your new welcoming office with the red and white tablecloth on your desk! Looks like home to me!
I hear you on the photos! Mine are in desperate need of thinning, but I might just leave that for my kids to do someday. They won't have the same sentimental attachments. I feel like it's only a matter of time until you find your favorite haunts, the best walking paths, and friends who will invite you over for ice cream and a shot of whiskey. And only a matter of time until Ed settles in, too. The office looks perfect. Well done!