Old Democrats, James Wright, and Blossoming
So much has happened that I hardly know where to begin. I have a new home! It has been a blessing in more ways than I can count. First, purchasing it was an accomplishment, one I can’t pretend didn’t matter. For most of my 20s, I refused to take the responsibility of managing my money seriously, and I continue to pay for it now in my mid-30s. The fact that I was able to purchase a home, and that I am now completely in control of how I spend my money, has given me a new lease on life and put the end of my credit card and student loan debt in sight. More importantly, the weeks I spent cleaning, pulling out carpet, and painting, and the move itself, reminded me of how lucky I am. I was surrounded by friends at every moment, all of whom helped for countless hours. Their labor was, of course, important, but so was their company. It is never easy to end a relationship, to begin again, and I had all kinds of fears about what such a change would mean in our small town, but I have realized in t...