Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Home At Last

Seems that a lot has been going on while I (Colleen) have been away from my computer. Congrats Allison on setting up the Blog. We have come a long way! I assume this posting will show from Allison as I used her info to get in. Will try soon to set up my own account.
I haven't calculated the exact number of days but the reality is I have been on the road most of the summer. Stimulating and fun to see all but creating great havoc in terms of getting the bills paid and reading my email. Yes, I know I should travel with my handy, dandy iBook (remember, most of you were here when I got it and Lisa and Mimi created the slide show of US in at our first reunion?) but trying to travel without checking baggage and getting through Security is enough trouble! Besides there is no internet service at HOME in Farmington or Cape Cod.
Speaking of Home, as you all have been in your postings, I have given it a lot of thought lately. Unlike Allison, I am not sure I even feel at home anymore in the house I grew up in. It is so different with my Dad there alone. Mom is nearby but their lives are so altered and it is so difficult to figure out how to help. I loved being in NYC for the couple of days I spent helping Kristin get settled in her new apartment! I still feel so AT HOME pounding the pavement there! Finally though, returning to Pacific Palisades is home; as they say home is where the heart is but Lisa, you are right about the conflict that exists between what Californians say and what they do. They may own a Prius; but it is in addition to multiple other gas hogs!

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