This morning I vacuumed, after four days at La Thebaudiere it must be home. The routine home chores add to a sense of normalcy in this place that is mostly normal. A few things to learn, like how hot water tanks work, cooking on propane stove, building fires in a wood stove, and the reality…

In just a few days we will be in Torchamp, Orne, France. Our condo is sold, after a hectic few weeks we are moved out and staying with Tricia’s sister in Ballard. We shipped three boxes to our new home in France, which according to FedEx have already made it to Caen. We are spending…