One lone tree survived the fire. I assume it was in the back eddy of the two streams of fire …
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We Are All Turtles
The fire families are like turtles. We carry our homes on our backs. Each of us who lost our home …
The Sheets That Got to Stay
Finally. Sheets that fit, that match, and don’t look horrible. It was with great pleasure that I washed them all …
A Trio of Tales
Remote Possibilities The new television came with a remote and the new blue ray player came with a remote. One …
Whirring and Worrying
The garage door opener on one of the bays at this fire-necessitated temporary house of ours does not work. It …
I did a good job at my job today.
I tried to get back to work this week. I did not have to go far, just over to my …
New Found Fears
The air conditioner in this house ticks and snaps and makes noises like faintly heard cymbals. We were concerned so …
Opportuities Forgone
Each action we take creates another action needed. Each path we choose has a path we do not choose. Each …
Our First Guests
Today we had our first guests at our new for-now home. Last night I stayed up late sorting antique linens …
A Bed to Sleep In
On Friday our bed arrived. I was up very late the night before and when the call came at 8:17 …
Building One Home 