We now return to our regularly scheduled shenanigans. (There is no week three summary since we were in Europe). We’ve been back in New York for a week. It feels like home; it just feels right. We got back Sunday, and did our usual quiet simple living Monday – Friday. We cooked at home, ate… Read More Week 4 Highlights
Larry and I interrupted our NYC Nomading experiment for a few days. We went to the Netherlands to celebrate with Elliot and attend his graduation. He has now completed his masters (proud mama brag: graduating cum laude) and is currently doing an internship at the OPCW. We had such an amazing time while there and… Read More Side Quest
This second week went by fast. Too fast. Our friend, Adam, came to stay with us. He had work in the city so the timing was perfect. The weather once again was glorious with a weekend rainy exception. I’d say this week we did a good job blending living and living it up. Larry worked… Read More NYC week two review
Earlier I wrote, “There are serious compartmentalizations that have to happen in NY. There are certain concessions you have to make if you’re going to stay. At times you have to suspend beliefs, fears, repulsions, common sense, and even your humanity. At other times you have to cling to each and every one of those… Read More What you accept
Yesterday my still-new schedule was a little off. I ended up sleeping in a bit, spending some time with Larry. I decided to wait until after chores and housework to head to the gym. I did vary my route – I’ve been trying to walk every street between here and the 14th Street YMCA in… Read More Blessings of New York
Week one of our Nomad stay in New York has completely met our expectations and then some. I’m not sure I yet have any kind of organization around our stay or how I’m going to capture it, but some themes are emerging. Personal Wellness. Larry and I have both been trying to prioritize health and… Read More NYC Weekly Review
How can you tell when you’re going to fit in to a new place? Sometimes, you won’t know for a while. And sometimes, you walk into a Goodwill and feel right at home. Hello, my people!!! I, too, only dress in black until they invent something darker. Truly, I am where I belong. So, yes,… Read More How can you tell?
Empty Nest Wanderings 