Almost Civilized

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The garage is a rather chaotic mix of empty boxes, unassembled storage shelves and a few items that have yet to find a home inside. The rest of the house, however, is looking almost settled. Furniture has been arranged, stacked boxes have disappeared, curtains frame the windows and pictures hang on the walls. Only a single kitchen counter, which still holds a variety of tools and hardware, hints that this almost civilized state is fairly recent. I think that’s impressive, considering that we have only lived here for three weeks and have also put up and taken down Christmas decorations during that period.

I think the possibility of moving again in a year has spurred our efforts. We all just want to feel settled for as long as possible before facing another relocation. Calico returns to classes next Wednesday and Miss Muffin to homeschooling the following Monday. We’re almost ready to return to our normal lives. I just need to clear the tools and hardware off the kitchen counter and buy some stock in our local hardware store. Or would that be considered insider trading? 

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