My household goods arrived today — what turmoil! How do I have so much stuff? My portion of the 75 ft van, pulled by a blue Volvo tractor (I think that’s what those in the know call the truck engine part that pulls the long trailer), is tiny and takes but 45 minutes and maybe […]

I am now in my apartment in Houston. I have been here about ten days. Beginning to settle in and overcome the mechanics — getting electricity, turning on the gas (requires a pressure test from the plumber then a permit from the city, each with a cost) finding where I am. Where are the essentials […]