Sunday, June 18, 2017

The Gypsy's On The Move

I don't know why I have this personality quirk, but every seven years or so, I like to upend my life. Since I've never married, it's not men, but locations that suffer from my seven year itch syndrome. It must be my gypsy blood. I wish the Tiny Home concept happened years ago. Then I could have taken the house with me as I tour the country, always eager to explore what's over the next hill.


I met a wonderfully supportive group of writer friends in Ohio and launched my career here, with my first book in 2012.
An agent told me recently I have an amazing publishing history and my writing is top-notch. Not something I could have accomplished without the love and support from this group. I will truly miss them.

My sister lived with me for the first time in our adult lives. We spent four years together, nursing each other through major surgeries, but she's now returning to Phoenix, where she spent so much of her life. Since I don't do deserts, she's going to be on her own. I'll miss her, but I also realize she needs her own space.

So where will I end up? This is where it gets exciting. I don't know. I explored some of North Carolina years ago when I first contemplated retirement, but couldn't find anything I cared much for. I've had gobs of time to research cities in the state now, and have sort of narrowed in on a choice, but I have yet to get there, boots on the ground, and check out the city I have in mind. As soon as my house passes inspection and I can be assured the potential buyers don't back out of the deal, I'll be on my way, scouting out a new location. Just as I did when I made the move to Austin years ago, I'll know when I pass the city limits sign that this city is the right one for me. At least that's my hope.

I'll be sure to let you know.

8 comments:

  1. Glad you've figured out the next stop but I'll miss seeing you every month!

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    1. The only thing I'll miss about Ohio is my chapter mate friends, including yourself. Best of luck to you on getting that publishing contract.

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  2. Since I already have a bunch of family living in North Carolina, I couldn't be more delighted to have my best friend move there too. I only got to Ohio once, but I visit NC once or twice a year. And you are always welcome in Virginia. Come east, my friend.

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    1. In defiance of Horace Greeley's advice to "Go West, Young Man" I intend to hang on the east coast for as long as I can. I never liked a man who gave orders.

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  3. Happy for your house sale. Let's hope the sale goes through. But we'll miss you. Pick someplace warm where you and Mary will be happy. Good luck. We're still a keystroke away.

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  4. Thanks, Barb, for visiting today. Just got back from a quick trip to NC. Think I found the right house, but the sale of this one fell thru, so I'll be hanging around a bit longer.

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  5. Wow! You have some exciting things coming up in your future! I'll certainly miss seeing you at the monthly meetings, but I understand why you would want to leave Cleveland Winters behind!

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    1. The big stumbling block seems to be selling this house. No one else wants a Cleveland winter either, it seems.

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