Reflections from a midlife journey
Another perfect place
In March, on our last scouting trip to Bend, Oregon, Todd and I went to see a house that had recently come on the market—again. We liked the house instantly. In so many ways, it was perfect; exactly what we were looking for.
Shift happens
I’ve been stuck in limbo, waiting for something—anything—to happen that would move the needle toward realizing the B&B dream and moving out of the Bay Area. I was feeling sad, frustrated, and desperate. Then a thought came to me ...
Location, location ...
For all of the groundwork laid in pursuing our bed & breakfast dream, there’s one foundational element that has been missing—where. Until Todd and I figure out where we want to live and run our inn, we can’t move forward in a meaningful way. The only thing we’ve known for sure from the get-go is that we both want to get out of California.