Category: upper left-hand corner
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Life in Savannah remains about the same—warm, muggy, relaxed and friendly—even as the storefronts on Broughton Street continue their revolving-business roller-coaster. The squares are lovely, the moss is hanging and cocktails flowing—and I can't help feeling that it's time for me to get going. Savannah was good for me, it was the first big change…
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It's been raining for two days straight—grey skies, continuous rainfall—today's Portland weather is much the same. Am I being told something???
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Suitcases packed. Artwork packed and posted (mostly). Dog vaccinated. Closet emptied. Lease signed. Minivan rented. All systems go. Full-freakout time!
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Seven more days until I leave for the States. Then, only a few more days after that I leave for Portland. Everything is arranged; flight, apartment, rental car, dog travel, etc. Only I'm begining to realize it's the little things that I have yet to prepare for—I don't even own a winter coat. And oh…
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Trouble at Mt. St. Helens.
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…I can't get that song out of my head, now that I've finally been able to book a flight. Budgetary considerations mean a later departure than hoped for, but, October 31st, Halloween!, is as good a day to arrive as any. I'll be in Savannah for a few days, to see friends and (bad pun…
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As of first thing this morning, I officially have a home in Portland! Woo-hoo! It's in the Goose Hollow area, which borders both the downtown area and the popular, posh neighborhood called Northwest, which is similiar in feeling to the Lincoln Park area of Chicago. The building (third pic) is similiar to the building I…
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The big blanket is getting even bigger, by necessity. I'm heading off to Portland later than originally planned due to the difficulties involved in arranging an apartment from so far away. I'm still waiting for the final confirmation and paperwork to be complete, as soon as it is then I can book a flight. So,…
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The City of Roses, City of bridges, whatever you call it, Portland, beyond the outdoor beauty and organic produce, has a wacky side: Admire chess sets and mannequins at the Maryhill Museum (or get a used mannequin of your own, or rent Mannequin, the greatest movie ever!). A writer's hotel. Everyone, even marauding Santas and…
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ohmygod. i'm moving to Portland in a month. i've never even been there. i don't have a job. all my stuff is in Savannah. my furniture is rented to someone else until January. i don't have an apartment. i don't have a job. i have to transport the dog with me. i will arrive with…
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