Home Again
We have just returned to California after spending a year in Maine. Leaving our home for an extended period of time meant shedding most of our things. We did not have the energy to organize a yard sale, so we did the next best thing: we gave them away. Fabric, art supplies, furniture, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, household plants, food items...We kept what we felt were irreplaceable and indispensable. Opening boxes kept in storage for a year is like opening presents from the past. Old toys are new again. Objects trigger memories so strong, and though I can't wait to get everything set up in our home, I can't help but take the time to reminisce.
Our year in Maine was very beautiful and productive. Many times we were tempted to settle down there and forget we ever had roots in California. It was very difficult to leave. I will miss the clean fresh air, pristine forests and clear lake water.
The Camden Public Library is in one of the most beautiful old buildings I have seen. Their Children's Library is incredibly well stocked with books and educational toys. Listening to Amy Hand, the Children's Librarian, read stories to children is inspiring!
Before moving to Maine, we lived in Alameda, California. Alameda will always have a special place in my heart because that is where my baby was born at home. Alameda also has the Park Street Market, which is really hard to beat. They have organic produce, free-range and organic meats, seafood, in-house bakery and more all under one roof. It is my favorite place to shop.
Now we are in Pacifica, close to the beach of the Pacific Ocean. What excites me most nowadays is exploring our new locale and setting up our home.
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2 Comments:
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Welcome to Pacifica!
By Perle Stellar, At August 3, 2008 3:46 PM
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Thank you! I love it here!
By Modern Wife, At August 29, 2008 3:32 PM