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a new house, orientation, and the job hunt
this week is the whirlwind of weeks. at first, things seemed to be falling into place grand-like. i found a place to live within the first few days after i arrived. it’s a little brick house on a long street row of other little brick houses – more like townhomes really. there are three bedrooms…
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the makings of an irish life
it was raining in dublin when my plane landed. typical and a rather apt welcome back. the last time i was here was march 2006. got easily checked into the hostel and ventured out to find a meteor shop and get phone service – yes, i’m mobile now. after spending most of the day scouring…
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a girl and her STUFF
i’m carrying a lot stuff. it’s really no exaggeration. i have a huge (45lb) rucksack, a guitar case filled with not only my guitar, but also all of my undergarments and socks. additionally, i have a smaller daypack, a shoulder bag, and a purse. altogether, i’m guessing it all weighs about 80 lbs. needless to…
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away away
here goes nothing. i’m off to washington d.c. today, and dublin tomorrow night. seems like i have been planning this for a year… oh, right. i have been planning it for a year. it’s 5:45 am and rural new mexico is silent, for the moment. i’m trying to savour the last few minutes of dry…
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new blog for (yet another) new start
i’ve been thinking about life in the USA. that’s because, for the first time in … let’s see… 16 months, i am actually IN the USA. spending half of the summer here has been gratifying and enlightening, and also maddening, at times. i’ve caught up with and gotten to know family and friends that i…