Hi everyone!
It’s been A WEEK.
My car arrived. I returned the RV. The boys left. The moving truck arrived. I lost count of how many boxes I opened in my quest to settle in. I gained a hundred bruises on my body. I lost weight via sweating.
It’s starting to come together, but it’s been a long week.
The house provided to me has not been loved for some time. I’m grateful for it, but it’s clear it has been short-term housing. I want to be here long-term. I want to leave it better than I found it.
So I painted the living room and dining room by myself.
Look at this nonsense I found while preparing to spackle:
I haven’t painted walls in YEARS. My body was a wreck afterward.
I haven’t even started work yet, but I had a work event last night. My new university is home to a large wine festival. There is a salmon bake. I was invited to mingle with trustees and donors.
I hadn’t put on makeup and nice clothes for about two weeks.
I don’t know what I expected, but it was not the huge event that it was.
I’m so glad I went. It was nice to be among people again after a week spent with boxes and Leo.
Work begins tomorrow.
Wish me luck!
Beth
Observe and report 
This is so wonderful and, uh, I would paint a living room yellow. Maybe not THAT particular yellow but I’m a fan of yellow walls and white trim. Your grey walls are beautiful, though. My current walls are neutral mid 2000s beige. I LOVE them and they’re my FAVORITE color meaning no way in hell am I painting them. You look pretty good all gussied up. 😉
I love Oregon. My grandma lived in Ashland with my aunt for many years and I spent a lot of time there. Fantastic Shakespeare festival in Ashland — in 2014 I went to visit a cousin and saw a beautiful Tempest. Klamath Falls was on my list when I retired. I hope the school is great.
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A light yellow? Sure. This was not a good yellow. And thanks.
I’m putting Ashland on my list.
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Shakespeare’s plays are performed in a replica of the Old Globe. Here’s what’s going on this season:
https://www.osfashland.org/season?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5q5JmviHxbs1C8W0L5QbnHIfBYcJAzA1xSZFXKsHQTyJUvwfmOkw-xoCtocQAvD_BwE#filter-2023
It looks like they did some cool adaptations during the lockdown.
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Good luck! And is the neighbor standing under an apple tree? Feels so wholesome. And what is the sauce thingy in the center of the food plate?
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That IS an apple tree! I’m excited about that. I think it was some kind of avocado purée. Nothing was labeled.
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I just saw the eCard you sent – thank you! My friend Polly had asked me to set up something so it was a surprise to see your name.
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You’re welcome! It’s important to celebrate!
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