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The Adjustment

We've been in our new, old hometown for five months now. For those of you who haven't read here before, I call it my new, old hometown, because twenty-seven years ago I moved away from where I grew up. Now I'm back. I slipped right back in as if I never left, right? Wrong. Why… Continue reading The Adjustment

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What’s the Difference this Time?

I've still been contemplating more of the subtle differences between the two places I’ve lived in my life, Illinois and Florida. I'm skipping the very obvious weather and economic differences. I’m also not talking about people, but environments. Illinois: The houses are much older. I'm not speaking of the Victorian homes that have character, but… Continue reading What’s the Difference this Time?

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What’s the Difference?

You knew it was coming...my observations on life and the differences between the two states where I’ve lived. First half of my life I lived in Illinois . . . Second half of my life I lived in Florida . . . Now I'm back in Illinois again. Aside from the obvious weather and economic… Continue reading What’s the Difference?

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If One More Person Asks …

... what (the hell) did you move to Illinois from Florida for ... they'll be a viral video of a short, middle-aged lady screaming at someone like a raving maniac. Fellow blog followers, thank you, thank you and thank you again for supporting our move. You came along on our difficult journey and cheered us… Continue reading If One More Person Asks …