So, are you all moved into the new place in Fairfield? Are you highlighting your handy-dandy map of Fairfield to indicate all the important must-knows places? You know, the thrift stores, the fabric and yarn stores, the independent booksellers, the natural foods co-ops, the girl scout office. Oh, wait, wrong daughter. So, you’ve highlighted your schools and Safeway and Targets, and now you’re ready for the serious shopping to be done in San Francisco, right?
(Just goes to show, you can take the girl out of Orange County, but you can’t take the shopper out of the girl.)
You said something about Dad trying to give away Teddy. I offered Elka. Elle very definitely said she does not want Elka. They met a month ago, and neither one was impressed with the other. Well, Elka is a Deeter Cat, so she does fall into the “special needs” column.
I’m glad to hear that everyone made the move safely. What’s an Eggleston move without drama? And here’s another question: Who got to drive up with the cats?
I have learned where the line falls between necessary amounts of books and too many books. I believe a book is a must have when I first pick it up, I add it to my collection, I read it four or five times, decide to save it, and then in the midst of packing, realize just how many boxes of books I have and donate the nonessentials to the library or used bookstore. Elle will, too, after a few moves.
