it only took seven days in the suburbs of seattle for me to become impervious to rain. i walked out tonight into the drizzle and didn’t dash back inside for an umbrella. i put my hood up and continued onward. if only east coast rain would adopt this west coast attitude.
maga told me tonight: “nana [my great-grandmother] loved to write. she was a great letter writer. she enjoyed writing. she really did. i have no doubt you inherited that from her.”
i am a jumble of thinking and feeling and missing and wanting from my recent trip. i need a colander to sort through it all. i also want my family not to be so far flung because they are awesome and i want them near me every day.
Abigail Mumford 
I want our family to be closer too! We all love WAY too far apart. And that is awesome that you inherited your writing from Nana :)
Oops we all *live* way too far apart :)
yes, let’s agree everyone should move near me. :)
It is too cold and expensive where you live! How about the south??
just like you got used to the warmer south, your blood would thicken and get used to the cooler north. plus, you wear lots of layers. DO IT.
Abby- I am so pleased to stumble across your beautiful writing! Many yrs ago, I babysat for you, G and J- you were about ages 3-6 in those years. I am one of the 12 people in the world who’s not on Facebook so if you ever get a chance to drop me an email, pls do – I’d love to hear more about you and your older sibs!