One Year and Then Some

I see that I've been writing one post every two months. Not good. Part of my forgetfulness is based on the realization that we are not quite "new" to New Jersey anymore. I'm thinking I need to redefine this blog! Maybe something like notsonew2nj...

Our one-year anniversary of moving to New Jersey came and went on June 16. It is now July 20 and I am writing from California. My daughter and I flew back to visit friends and family (I also have a magazine photo shoot for Old House Interiors on Monday). Elizabeth has missed California very much but realized on this trip that she has grown to like where she is. "I want to go home," she says tiredly to me these past two days.

So NJ is now home. I come here and take deep breaths of eucalyptus, savor the vistas of oak and golden suede hills of Marin and Sonoma. Then I'll take it all with me inside, and bring it out when the eastern air gets too sticky.

We will return on Tuesday.