Settling In (Sort Of)

Our stuff arrived about a week ago to our new (temporary) home in Montclair and we have begun the process of settling back in to our new (old) town. A trip to the farmer's market last Saturday made me feel even more back.

Funny how life throws you those curve balls. i can remember opening day of the Montclair Farmer's Market last year--I was happy to be there and sad that it would be one of my last trips to it. And last week, there I was, returned from Portland, a changed yet still very much the same person, buying my sausage and eggs and my spinach from my favorite vendors again this year.
What a funny life it is.

This One is For You, Gary

It has been one long, cold winter in more ways than one this January/ February. Our trip back to Brian's homeland has been a bright spot in the dimness. We spent time with cozy family and warm friends and got a good dose of home to get us through the rest of the season here in Portland, Oregon. Brian's travels ramped down and have ramped back up in a big way this month. We are looking forward to a weekend home and gearing up for nine days away from home next week. I have a whole season of Brothers and Sisters on hand to get me through the nights and two sometimes grumpy but mostly charming toddlers to drag me through my days. Just waiting for the warm to come. Just waiting.