"Toto...I don't think we're in Kansas anymore"

Nope. Not in Kansas--nor in Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, or Indiana. And CERTAINLY not in Utah anymore, either. We ARE, in fact, in Ohio.

We've made it to our house, after 3 grueling days of driving. We've also spent 3 days here sans furniture...acquiring and organizing. On the drive, everything went very well. No major problems with our old cars, or with our aging bones. We saw Kansas City briefly. We stopped in St. Louis and went up-up-up in the arch (I have pictures--as soon as my camera charger arrives with the rest of our stuff on Monday, I'll post them!). We drove through Indianapolis and pulled into Columbus just in time to see the beautiful sunset reflecting off the city. It was a truly wonderful welcome to the city.

Since our arrival, things have been a bit crazy. The kids have been a bit neurotic (they get it from their father!), and we've been going a bit nuts--or more.

I'll update soon with some pictures of the finished house decor, and of the stop in St. Louis.

Dead Man Walking

Okay, not really "dead".

I took a walk just now across the University of Utah campus. It was really a pragmatic thing, as I had to go get my final transcript to give to Ohio State. I certainly could have driven, but I wanted one last chance to see the campus. I am very glad that I did.

This campus is really pretty...apart from the ongoing construction. The grass is green, the sidewalks bright white, the sky a beautiful shade of crimson---er, blue (sorry, got a bit carried away).
I had my moment of peace with my Alma Mater. I got my chance to tell her goodbye.

It is my last day of work, and that is an odd feeling. I am quietly nostalgic, and a little sad. The advent of Facebook, blogs, e-mail and the like DOES make me feel like 1800 miles isn't THAT far away.

Tonight we load the truck. Monday morning we set sail for a new port. I am ready. At this moment, I am at peace.