Author Archives: fustianist

“The place doesn’t even list its area code.” “It’s the same as here.” “But it’s far away from here.” “All the province has the same area code.  Two provinces, actually.” The Iowan (five area codes) looks at the Nova Scotian … Continue reading →

When we’ve described our upcoming travel and moving plans to people, some have said “How exciting!”  Others, perhaps a bit more blunt, have said, “You’re crazy.”  Two dissertations, two adults, and one child will be flying across the Atlantic to … Continue reading →

On Sunday the entire clan drove to Blomidon Provincial Park, where we walked Scot’s Bay at low tide, drove up the mountain for a picnic in the cooler mountain air, and walked along the wooded trails.  I am still learning … Continue reading →

Mickey had to move because he’s light enough for Katherine to move across the floor.  The bear, however, she merely pats occasionally. The elegant, but oh-so-dangerous stairs.  Currently rather effectively blocked by suitcases. The loft. A corner of the loft, … Continue reading →

Our house is decidedly unexciting right now.  The only thing Sydney and I can think of is sleep–when, how, and how much.  Katherine is going through some tough nights, and all of us are faring the worse for it.  So … Continue reading →

This evening I followed Katherine around the farm.  First we tried to join Grandma in the rows of tiny carrots, but we soon had to leave, since Katherine demonstrated a complete disregard for rows, plant life, or parental direction.  As … Continue reading →

After roughly two months of angelic behavior, K is once again in what we’re guessing are the throes of teething.  At least, all four first-year molars are coming in (and have been for over a month) and she’s stopped sleeping, … Continue reading →

The internet guy was here today, enabling us to step back into the online world. But where is “here,” you might ask? Sydney, Katherine, and I are living in a log house just down the road from Sydney’s parents, in … Continue reading →

Today was filled with packing and phone calls, but tonight Mom and I walked through town (and up to the high school, which was, reassuringly, still very much the same), and we made tacos for dinner.  Adam (my brother) and … Continue reading →

It’s been a frustrating few days for us, as both Sydney and I have been on the phone a lot recently, calling up one business after another.  He’s trying to hunt up internet service for us, replace the fridge in … Continue reading →