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re·tire·ment:the fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Kristen

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A common exchange over the past 12 months…. “Chaplain, what are you going do when you retire?” [shrug] “I don’t know; hang out, enjoy the family, explore new opportunities.” “But don’t you have a plan?” “Nah. I’m taking time to … Continue reading →

Posted in California, military life, move Tagged airborne, army, Crossroads Church, retirement

So Long stained kangaroo

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Kristen

We’ve been tracking the weather report for the past few days hoping for clear skies and cool temps, a perfect environment for cleaning out the make-shift storage area under our house. In no time, Tim managed to pull out all sorts of containers … Continue reading →

Posted in military life, moving Tagged clutter, move, organization, stuffed animals

Silenzio il vino dorme (Silence…the wine is sleeping)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Kristen

Tim calls the house a cottage; I call it a shoebox. The past month has forced us to exercise areas of our brain that have laid dormant for several years. Back in October, when we first looked at the house, … Continue reading →

Posted in military life, Wine Tagged Chianti Classico, decor, Goodwill, moving, wine

If we were featured on House Hunters International

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Kristen

I can definitely say my life is richer because of the profitable programming featured on HGTV. Shows like “Love it or List It”, “Divine Design” and “Curb Appeal” have helped me draw up plans to transform our living spaces into … Continue reading →

Posted in military life, Travel Tagged home, house, house hunters, paint, Pinehurst, realtor, rental, Southern Pines

The last week in country

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kristen

It’s been a mad dash to the finish line—Lufthansa flight #8831 — for me. Memories of our weekend trip to Italy are nothing more than broken seashells at the bottom of my new suede purse. On Sunday evening, Tim and … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, military life, Pottery, school life, shopping, Travel, Wine Tagged dolly, Euro, Goldenen Kreuz, Hohenfels, housing, Lilly, money, school, Sunrise Lodge, wine

Time for a New Room with a View

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Kristen

This past week we finally got serious about packing out for our move back to the States. I’ve been in a bit of a shopping mode the past month as I try to collect final European souvenirs that I always … Continue reading →

Posted in military life Tagged movers, packing, souvenirs

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Why a Moveable Feast?

It's the memory of a splendid place that continues to go with the moving traveler for the rest of life, after he has had the experience of it and gone away. Hemingway said to a friend..." If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."
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