We’ve been living in the Portal for a week now. There’s been a lot of shuffling of furniture, shoveling of oak leaves, visits to the hardware store, making of lists, and wrangling with utilities—all while dealing with federal/state/county/city agencies on the Malibu front, and keeping our own bodies and minds healthy and sane. Right now I’m sitting at my new desk/sewing table, looking at the Pleiospilos nelii my dear friend Annette bought for me, knowing it would be a link between my old life and my current one.
Friends near and far have stepped up and given generously to us, and we are so incredibly grateful. Thank you 🙏🏻 thank you 🙏🏻 to you all. We are happy to have a roof and walls and (lovely hardwood) floors, and flushing toilets, and comfy beds. Still working on the cooking setup, but we’ll get there.
Today I went into Ojai to the weekly farmer’s markets, and spent more than I usually do on vegetables and bread, but was glad to do so. I feel I can make a new home in this community. I feel welcomed and ready for this new season. Spring: bring it on. Let’s do this.
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