Dispatches from a Porch Swing

Dispatches from a Porch Swing

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Dispatches from a Porch Swing
Moving

Moving

Always a hassle

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Jen Deaderick
Dec 21, 2020
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It was a busy weekend.

We’ve been moving Mom into a new place closer to me and it’s as overwhelming as moving always is.

When I staggered home last night, I actually let the kid mix me a drink, like Auntie Mame would. Egg nog and dark rum. The kid, it turns out, has a generous pour. I was asleep by 9:15.

Mom’s new place is just around the corner, and wal…

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