I am embarrassed. I was talking to a co-worker in Puerto Rico… she still doesn’t have power. The hurricanes were months ago. I had assumed power had been restored. Maybe not in remote areas, but certainly where she lives. I was wrong. Then I googled … a million people still without power. A million of…
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T -134 Days: 37 years of stuff
My main job is getting through the next 133 days at work, which some days seems like forever, and other days seems to speed along. April 30th is my last day. May 1st, is this blog’s countdown… arrival at our new home in Michigan. My wife’s main job has been sorting, donating, giving away 37…
T -137 Days: 2:30am
Another 2:30am and wide awake, thoughts spinning about work, trying to will myself back to sleep. Unsuccessful, thoughts find a new target… moving back and forth between two books to come. Soon. Very soon waking in the middle of the night won’t matter. Instead of worrying about squandered sleep, facing a work day with a…
T -141 Days: Dunes
Winter is finally coming to Grand Haven. A dash of snow so far, but tonight 12-16 foot waves on the lake and up to 17 inches of snow. Bring it on, this dog is ready. Would be an exciting time to be there…. but only 20 more weeks!
T -144 Days: Our last house
Our house is a very, very fine house With two dogs in the yard Life used to be so hard Now everything is easy ‘Cause of you —- Graham Nash Our house will become some family’s joy, as it was ours. The open floor plan, the wall of glass looking out onto the deck, the…
T -145 Days: Website access checker
I heard from a friend that michigandreams.com was not viewable in Peru. Why would I be banned in Peru? Curious, I found out the website does not appear to be banned anywhere (well, not counting North Korea, which bans everything). But from time to time websites are unavailable in certain locations. Here is a nifty…
T -147 Days: More house maintenance
Had to buy a new dryer today… for 147 days.. to be sold with our house. At least now the dryer and washer again match. My daughter sent the view from the beach today But then watch the video below… hardy souls to stay long… Dec 5th at the beach
T -148 Days
I recently listened to an excellent podcast series. “What Really Happened” is an outstanding new spin on history you may have thought you knew. Andrew Jenks takes past events in history and re-investigates. Love the idea, style and substance. I recommend downloading and listening to “No, Thank You Sam” first… examining what happened when Michael Jordan…
T -150 Days: 50 Down
The problem is all inside your head She said to me The answer is easy if you Take it logically I’d like to help you in your struggle To be free There must be fifty ways To leave your lover She said it’s really not my habit To intrude Furthermore, I hope my meaning Won’t…
T -151 Days: Perpective
Perspective. Â This week has gone slowly, 151 days can’t go by quickly enough. So painfully ready for the new path. Meanwhile, my wife has been bearing most of the weight of getting the house ready. Sorting, organizing, tossing, donating… on and on. So much to do, so little time. Eye on the prize… no matter…