but I am feeling the urge to leave the neighborhood for the countryside. We have a wonderful city lot. I am spoiled. But part of me want to walk outdoors and not hear a road. Maybe it will pass when people aren't an infection risk.

When we moved down to NC we had to rent a house at first. It was a fine home but in a subdivision where all the homes are right on top of each other. No yards. Now, we have moved in to a neighborhood that is very old, very spread out. If you go for a walk you’ll see a few people, but not many. We can spend all day in our yard, have bonfires and be outside without seeing a soul. It’s very nice. It’s had a positive impact on me. I need my space.

Could y’all go up north? Also, Airbnb’s are a fun way to have a new scenery and there are plenty of Michigan cabins to rent with WiFi. Since the kids are virtual schooling, now is the time to explore.

Edit: Also, I like the painting. Is that the one on canvas? That tree in the distance looks like it wants to be a willow. I like how you toggle the line between real and fantasy. It’s whimsical without the whimsy.