Category Archives: the big move

on the gerbil wheel

Last week: Taipei (as you will recall, we had a race Saturday then flew out that night) Yesterday and most of today: offsite workshop Thursday and Friday: Amsterdam for cultural training so we can learn not to be offensive in … Continue reading

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just too much

I know I’ve been unwontedly quiet here. International moves and job transitions will eat your brain, separately; together they heterodyne into something that is more than the sum of its parts. I’ve just spent a little time down in our … Continue reading

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a little tired, or maybe a little numb

It’s a good thing endings and beginnings tend to be so mixed up or life would be unbearably sad. Tomorrow we will begin a week-long driving trip that is probably our last big tourist trip while living in Europe. We’ll … Continue reading

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getting stranded

Yesterday continued to get more hectic after I posted. When I spoke to Rudder again there seemed to be no prospects for his getting home anytime soon; there were buses coming to take the people who had been stramded by … Continue reading

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more move trauma

I’m stuck at work at the moment; can’t go home because I can’t get in the house because Rudder’s got my house key. He went to Amsterdam with his parents today; they’re staying tonight (but have his key for when … Continue reading

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a fearsome listing

My life has been a little surreal lately, if I stop to think about it. In the past six months, I’ve been in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Duomo in Milan, Westminster Abbey, Notre Dame and more than a few other … Continue reading

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differences in doctoring

I really should write this entry, about the differences in visiting the doctor here vs. in the US, over at the travel blog site. However, it was a gynacological check-up type visit, and I don’t really care to parade details … Continue reading

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working out the body and mind

I rowed on Saturday morning, did weights Sunday night, and took yesterday off. My body was definitely not recovered and ready for more weights this morning! Actually, the arms were ready, just not the legs. This is because I’ve been … Continue reading

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banking issues

My banking is getting a bit complicated. First, we’re trying to open a couple of CDs to hold the money from selling our Arizona house. That would have gone a bit smoother if I hadn’t typed in the wrong account … Continue reading

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reading

Don’t worry if I’m not updating here as regularly for a while – it’s difficult when I have limited net time, and also when I’m trying to keep the other blog updated for the families. I don’t want to post … Continue reading

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