After two years of tending the land post-fire, we’re able to move forward with the second half of our plan—purchase a condo in Chicago near our families. I’ve written before about wanting to be closer to our elders as they age. Covid-19 has taught me that these days are precious, and California is too far away to be a part of their lives. Thus, while we love the land in Bonny Doon, the time has come to split our lives between the two places. I recently found my dream home for part of the year and closed on a condominium near the lakeshore 2mid-May. I journeyed out to the Windy City by myself, with nothing but a carload of bedding, books, and a few trinkets. Since everything we owned has burned, I don’t have any furniture. One day spent looking online for beds and dining sets, and I discovered that the rumors were true—there are huge delays for new furniture. A bed was going to take six weeks, which was unacceptable as I needed at least a place to rest when I got here. Dining sets and couches are even worse. I’m only here for a few weeks before I’m needed back in California, hence I found myself in a bind.
Starting From Scratch
Starting From Scratch
Starting From Scratch
After two years of tending the land post-fire, we’re able to move forward with the second half of our plan—purchase a condo in Chicago near our families. I’ve written before about wanting to be closer to our elders as they age. Covid-19 has taught me that these days are precious, and California is too far away to be a part of their lives. Thus, while we love the land in Bonny Doon, the time has come to split our lives between the two places. I recently found my dream home for part of the year and closed on a condominium near the lakeshore 2mid-May. I journeyed out to the Windy City by myself, with nothing but a carload of bedding, books, and a few trinkets. Since everything we owned has burned, I don’t have any furniture. One day spent looking online for beds and dining sets, and I discovered that the rumors were true—there are huge delays for new furniture. A bed was going to take six weeks, which was unacceptable as I needed at least a place to rest when I got here. Dining sets and couches are even worse. I’m only here for a few weeks before I’m needed back in California, hence I found myself in a bind.