Traditions old and new
One of the lovely things about being in a relationship is not just creating memories, but establishing traditions…those things you do that give you a sense of belonging and purpose. …
One year has gone by
I don’t have the right words now, and I didn’t have them then. I don’t know what to do now, any more than I knew what to do then. A…
Belonging
Today is my last day of paid employment for maybe up to a year. Note I didn’t say my last day of “work,” since my sabbatical is intended to be…
Moving Day(s)
Last night I started the physical transition piece of my sabbatical. I emptied two bookcases that were in my Diva Den and hall landing area upstairs, and I slid them…
Books to Read
One of the things I’m looking forward to during my sabbatical is reading. I’ve got little stacks of books I’ve either gotten at garage sales, or been given by a…
Budgeting 101
The first question I encountered when I considered this sabbatical is how will I afford it? I’m sure it’s what most people think also but they are too polite to…