Northern Noise

I love my little house in Fairbanks.  It's not fancy, it's an awesome location, and its where we raised our family for the last 20 years.  But even I have to admit that a winter out here in the hills can feel long.  Last year there were a few times Bob had to plow with the 4 wheeler 3x in 2 days. So spending the winter in Georgia not only gives us a bit of break, and gives us a new adventure, it also puts us close to Bob's mom.  It's a win-win-win.  So at this time next week, I'll be sitting in my little house in Blairsville, Georgia. It's not fancy, it's in an awesome location, and with a few improvements it's going to be lovely. It will (eventually) have more space, closets, and a family room/ tv room which are all things I'm excited about and our Fairbanks house doesn't have. What I'll need to adjust to is living in rural Georgia.  Things I already have realized - There is no package liquor store in Union County; there is moonshine for pur

Well, it's official.  I'm done with the public education game, at least here in Fairbanks.  You might say that I graduated, and finally get to leave school.  I knew it was time when my filter stopped working as effectively.  I told Bob that I never back down from a fight for the right things, but I've lost patience fighting stupid. So far my retirement accomplishments include finishing reading a third novel, removing social media and email from my phone, a haircut, some meet ups with friends, and plenty of naps. Bob tells me it's okay to feel weary as I leave working life behind.  And apparently I'm supposed to listen to him because he's been retired a longer while and is the expert. Hmm.