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555: Things I Love
There might be ten things I’d like to change, but there are so many more things that I love about this house. That takes us to ten, matching the number of things I’d change. But there are so many more things that I like. I will continue… I could go on. The house is a…
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Anniversary 34
It’s Friday, October 13th. Our wedding anniversary. It’s been thirty four years since we eloped, wow. How does the special day pass for a couple of our longevity? It’s pretty much a journey, like most days, but with higher stakes. Everything should be “right” on a big day, right? From my perspective, anyway. I got…
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Housewarming
The 555 construction chapter closed out with a housewarming party on Sunday. Forty five people attended over the course of 6 hours. Our landowners, architect, contractor, several subcontractors and their families celebrated. And then there were neighbors and local friends who stopped by for a look and a chat. Tod’s Mom and her husband in…
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Early October Pictorial
Nothing big happened this week, but it’s the little moments that create a life. So here they are for this week. Sunday, October 1: Good Start. We had lunch at Currywalla in Kimitsu. This is definitely the best Indian food within driving range; it’s 45 minutes and worth it. I caught a lovely moment with…
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555: 10 things I would change
The number one most often asked question about the house so far has been “What would you change?” It’s a shitty question. Thanks for making me think about the negatives and things I probably can’t change. But since you asked, here are my answers. Each one is a cautionary tale for when you build your…
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Organising the studio
I often wait to write here until I have an outcome, but I think this time the process is interesting enough to put down into words. And as always, writing helps me to clarify my thoughts. What I am thinking is… The new space upstairs is a terrible studio. My yoga area is pretty good.…
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First Week at 555
I am enjoying living in the house that I’ve already spent so much time in as a construction site. There are memories of the process layered underneath every nook and cranny of the space. And now we are layering it with our history and our future. Friends have brought flowers to brighten the space, too.…
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Hmm…
This bit of stained glass has a story and it was an important part of the design process at 555. When he retired, my creative father decided to try stained glass. He loved it and before long had his own studio in the basement, with tons of glass sheet in racks he built himself, design…
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One week left
I am not sure how it happened that we are one week out from the move and I am not prepared. All these months of planning and getting ready and I am just…not. It’s all going to be fine. Really, it is. We will get there. Moves always are a pandemonium. I had a plan.…
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Mapping my Move
I started this drawing a few weeks back when I was feeling stressed and at odds with the whole project. I finished today with a few last details and a title. It really does show my route through the project or moving from this mess to the lovely fresh house up the hill. I shared…
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