September

I had the crazy idea to start a blog in case anyone still cares what happens to me once I relocate south of the Volvo line.

I moved my office today and got it all set up. It was bittersweet, I have to say. Great move for me personally and professionally, but sad. I mean, hell, I've spent my life here in Bangor. But Portland is a great city and it was absolutely gorgeous down there today. Once I got done at the office I walked past the new place and then drove out to Two Lights. Always a good place to go and get centered. I thought of Dad - that was where he went to think when Grammy was sick. I think he was there with me today.

Still hard to believe that next week I'll be moving my stuff into my new apartment, though. First will be my belongings - next weekend my furniture will follow. I'll be sleeping on an air mattress for a few days in Portland until I can get my real bed there. The place in Bangor is about 3/4 packed, pictures off the walls, not quite to the echoing stage but getting there for sure. I got back today to the landlord showing the apartment. It's becoming frighteningly real.

(My apartment is off the left side of the photo. My office is in the last tall building at the extreme left, next to the Time & Temperature Building.)

Today's song of the day: Sheryl Crow's "Crash and Burn" from The Globe Sessions.