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Category: On the Topic of Home
Finding Family in Sicily – Part 2
In case you missed the first installment, you can read it here: Finding Family in Sicily – Part 1 Over 100 years ago, Mary’s grandfather left Piana degli Albanesi for America. He was 19 years old. His oldest brother joined him and, later, his… Continue Reading “Finding Family in Sicily – Part 2”
The Happiest States in the U.S.
This post is serious. But mixed in with some fun. Did you know that Texas has the largest gathering of people dressed like turkeys? Larger than any other state. There’s probably a really good chance it’s the largest gathering of turkey drag anywhere IN… Continue Reading “The Happiest States in the U.S.”
Let’s All Have a Door, Let’s All Have a Roof
I was 18 years old when I decided to move across the country on my own. And since this meant I would not be attending Northern Illinois University as my parents had hoped, I would not be accepting any money from them. Not that… Continue Reading “Let’s All Have a Door, Let’s All Have a Roof”
Can You See It?
Remodeling a home as a verbal thinker Our house in Bellevue is going to need some work. Nothing structural, thank goodness. And all things considered (age of the house, having been a rental for twenty years, etc), the work is not really that much.… Continue Reading “Can You See It?”
Athena just wanted to be loved
Some dogs want attention. Others need to feel safe. Some need a job. Athena needed love. Athena and her brother were surrendered to the local animal shelter at just a few months old. She was an anxious pup so the staff took to having… Continue Reading “Athena just wanted to be loved”
What Feels Like Home
“Because I was fifteen and generally an idiot, I thought that the feeling of home I was experiencing had to do with the car and where it was parked, instead of attributing it wholly and gratefully to my sister.” The Dutch House by Ann… Continue Reading “What Feels Like Home”
My Home May Not Be Your Home
“La mia casa ė la tua casa.” I’ve been saying this quite a bit in the last week. I’m sure you know this phrase in Spanish, mi casa es tu casa: my home is your home. This is the ultimate offer of hospitality, yes?… Continue Reading “My Home May Not Be Your Home”
There’s a Spirit in Your House
“Please, just let someone else sleep with you.” I was sitting on my bed and talking to my house. Begging her, actually. A few months earlier, I had put all my personal belongings in storage and moved only some clothes, books, and essentials to… Continue Reading “There’s a Spirit in Your House”
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