Anita bought a gift for me, and Cindy brought it in her luggage. It’s a lovely new chef’s knife. See how pretty it is?
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My New Knife
Posted by on August 14th, 2007 in mental stateBecoming a resident, Part 2
Posted by on July 27th, 2007 in expat and mental stateAnother part of becoming a resident is the realisation that local practices really are the most practical response to local conditions. That idea looks obvious when the words appear on my screen! ..
Becoming a resident, Part 1
Posted by on July 13th, 2007 in dublin, expat and mental stateThe first step to becoming a resident of a city? Actually moving there. The moving company retrieved the paper and cardboard Wednesday evening, so I can say that we’re moved in.
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A Cold Afternoon at the Seashore
Posted by on July 8th, 2007 in entertainment, ireland and mental stateThe sun was streaming in the windows of our home Saturday midday. After a week of poor weather and busy schedules, we had to seize the sunshine while it lasted.
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Seventy percent unpacked
Posted by on June 26th, 2007 in expat and mental stateOne of Anita’s friends said that you reach a point of despair in unpacking: You are 70% unpacked, and you have no idea where to put anything that you unpack beyond that. ..
Paper Paper Everywhere
Posted by on June 25th, 2007 in expat and mental stateSo far, the toughest part of unpacking is the grey paper wrapped around everything. ..
Our stuff arrived!
Posted by on June 25th, 2007 in expat and mental stateOur shipment of stuff from the States arrived this morning! This is the shipment that went by sea. It was unloaded in less than two hours, by two young men and their supervisor. ..
We hit the 21st Century — Watch Out!
Posted by on June 15th, 2007 in entertainment and mental stateOne surprising aspect about moving to Dublin is how it has forced Will and me into the 21st Century. In Gurnee, we had basic cable and one old mobile phone that we shared. ..
Reflections on 8 days of sun
Posted by on June 13th, 2007 in dublin, ireland and mental stateI did a fair amount of research over the 8 days of sun that ended today, and I came to a conclusion. When the sun is out in Dublin, it is at least as strong as the sun in Gurnee in mid-May. ..
Sunny weather => narcissism
Posted by on June 10th, 2007 in mental stateDublin has seen almost seven days of sun — real sun, with no clouds to speak of. It’s crazy! I feel like the city has welcomed me personally. ..