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When they got to bed, my youngest daughter complained about the cold, and I decided to switch on the furnace

Moving can be cumbersome and sometimes stressful. This is what happened to me when I needed to move out of my previous house urgently. There was a major plumbing and HVAC mishap, and the landlord needed us out so that he could renovate immediately before things got out of hand. It was about wintertime, and he did not want to handle some of the major renovations, especially those dealing with plumbing when it was snowing. He asked us to vacate and even refunded part of the cash for the abrupt move and inconvenience. He was kind, but this was a significant issue for me. I was a single mother with school-going kids who were yet to close school, so it was a significant deal for me. I need to work with a reliable moving company since I got a convenient palace near my office and the kid’s school. Unfortunately, I did not have anyone in mind. The cold weather was not helping much. I turned online and decided to go with my gut feeling. Fortunately, I landed a great moving company that understood my dilemma and was kind enough to help me organize everything in the new house. Though things were not set up perfectly, it was okay for the time being. I rushed to get my kids from school and fixed them dinner. When they got to bed, my youngest daughter complained about the cold, and I decided to switch on the furnace. That is when I relaxed that the house had no HVAC system installed. In my rush, I did not stop to think about it. The good news was that I had a portable unit from my university days, and that is what we used for a few weeks until the landlord installed a new heating and cooling unit.

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Bike Rides at the Gallery Park

My husband and I had lived in Glenview, IL, for the longest time.

We had been married for forty years before he passed on, and not many would believe we were that old.

In my 60’s, I look like I am in my 40s, thanks to the regular exercises I keep doing today. This was something we started way back in our mid-twenties as young lovers. My husband loved to cycle and would join biking hike challenges. First, I was not too fond of it, but I would want to be with him wherever he went, so he slowly introduced me to the hobby. He was so patient and loving with me that I soon started enjoying it, and the rest is history. Before his demise, we would come to Gallery Park to relax and cycle. We didn’t do it as much as we would have loved in his last years because it took a toll on his health. However, whenever the doctor allowed, we would take our bikes and ride down the park and get a nice spot to take pictures of the birds flying around. This seemed to give him peace in the last days. Now that he is gone, I still take the little camera and do what we do together to keep his memory alive. I do this mostly in summer when the weather is conducive and friendly. However, sometimes it gets too hot that I just want to have the AC running when I get home. Thankfully, this was something we upgraded a few years before my husband’s illness got the best of him.

 

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It is always fun with my granny’s neighbor

Once in a while, I fly back to my parents’ home in Denver to see my grandmother.

  • She had been the one left to take care of things after my parents died in a tragic accident a few years back.

I was already married and raising a family in a different city where I worked for a fortune five company as an executive. However, whenever I can, I make sure to visit my grandma. She is still energetic and bubbly despite being 87 years old. I think I get my drive from her as she never seems to stop. I can count the number of times she has fallen ill as she takes excellent care of her health and body. She prefers to stay alone, unless with her family members. I never worried so much about her because she had great neighbors who didn’t hesitate to tell me when some things were off. I love this one neighbor, Elsie. She is in her 50s and likes to call herself Granny’s police. Every time I visit, I bring her some cannabis because she enjoys having a puff or two every once in a while. It makes her happy, and that is all she ever wants in life. Her children also get her a good supply from the cannabis dispensary nearby. It is difficult to tell that she is terminally ill. Her attitude is so positive, and she is ever jovial. She uses cannabis to numb her pain, but she loves to bake and share with all her neighbors most of the time. Ms. Elsie is a breath of fresh air, and I believe she carries within her the spirit of the Denver people: to be kind no matter what is happening around them.

 

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Living the Dream in Tarzana, CA

For those who dream of living a beautiful California lifestyle, it may not get any better than Tarzana.

Located between Encino and Woodland Hills, Tarzana is close enough to LA that you can get there if you want to, but far enough away that the LA busy-ness doesn’t overwhelm.

If you are cautious to stay in the better parts of the area, Tarzana is an amazing place to raise children. There are good schools, but if you are not liberal-leaning, you may want to look into private schools that align with your values. There are some beautiful parks where you can meet other parents and your kids can play with folks their own age. Since most of the area is politically left, the laws and customs reflect that. Marijuana is legal, and no one bats an eye if the smell of cannabis drifts from your backyard. There are restrictions on water use to help save the planet, recycling is a must, and old-fashioned soda fountains have been replaced by bubble tea houses and coffee places with $12 cups of java. Tarzana has a strong sense of community, and you can see moms and nannies walking babies in strollers through the neighborhoods as well as dog moms jogging with their golden doodles beside them. Most families have pets, and for people who enjoy loving other peoples’ pets, there is the opportunity to greet them at the local parks or just on neighborhood walks. For those who love having their own pets, Tarzana is a pet paradise. For dogs that are nervous, vets often recommend doggy cannabis products, just like doctors prescribe their humans legal medical marijuana and friends gather to enjoy cocktails and legal recreational marijuana.

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My sister and I enjoyed time at the spa

My sister was no longer the little girl who used to follow me around back home.

She had grown into a lovely and successful woman.

I couldn’t believe she was going to get married soon. Last month, my sister called me with the best news ever. Her fiance had proposed, and she said yes. The wedding was going to be in the summer, and she wanted my help to plan it. Of course, I said I was so happy for her and would be with her every step of the way. Mom and dad were no longer with us, which is one of the reasons we remained so close. I’d moved to Seattle about a decade ago for work, and she followed me the minute she graduated from college. We lived in different areas but always made it a point to speak every day and visit every other month. We planned to meet up a week after she got engaged and had the best time ever. I wanted to get my nails done, so we went to the spa, which was relaxing given it was winter. The plan was to spend the day at the spa, order dinner, and have a movie marathon in her apartment. The spa experience was so great, and I even found myself relaxing more. They had some CBD essential oils that did it for me. I felt the tension and anxiety leave my body and was happy weed was legal in the state of Washington. After the spa date, we drove to her apartment and placed an order for the food.

 

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It was dad’s first time in Seattle, Washington

I’d managed to get the next three days off from work, so we planned to tour the city as a family

We spoke with dad in length last month after the company he worked for closed down. I knew he was trying to figure out the next chapter of his life. Lucky for him, the house was paid for, and he owned several investment properties back home. Though he and mom were divorced, they still did a lot of business together in real estate. But, dad had worked for the company for many years and felt a little stuck. As we were talking, I invited him to visit me in Seattle. We would spend time together and tour different areas. Dad had never been to Seattle, which is where I went to college. He was working outside the country for that period, and this was a chance for him to see my home. I spoke with my husband about dad visiting, and he was so excited. They got along so well, which was a huge blessing for me. We made arrangements and booked a flight for dad. A week later, he was in Seattle and driving home with my husband since I was still at work. I got home in the evening and found them busy in the kitchen getting food ready. Our little boy was next to his grandpa mixing something in a dish when I walked in. Dad lifted him and came to hug me. I’d managed to get the next three days off from work, so we planned to tour the city as a family. My husband even told dad he’d show him where we got the wonderful CBD oil that he used. Dad was looking forward to that and exclaimed he never thought he’d see the day weed was legal in so many places, including Seattle.

 

 

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My best friend loved the tour of Santa Barbara

She just wanted to sit and watch the water without having to worry about anything.

My best friend and I hadn’t seen each other in ages. Life had changed since the days we spent all the time together in high school. We both went to different colleges, and after graduating, I moved to Santa Barbara. We did our best to keep in touch and saw each other during the holidays when I flew back home. She’d moved back in with her mom. Her mom fell ill and could no longer live on her own. My best friend knew she was the best person to take care of her and opted to leave her job. Instead, she landed another job in our home city. About a year ago, I was home for the holidays and went to see her. We talked for a long time, and she expressed she’d love to come and visit me in Santa Barbara. I knew she just wanted some time away, and we made plans for the coming summer. I was so happy when she boarded the flight to Santa Barbara and planned to take her on quite the adventure. My friend ran a tours and travels company, and I had planned a five-star experience for my best friend. We spent the first day at the beach. She just wanted to sit and watch the water without having to worry about anything. I’d brought her some CBD oil which I knew would help her relax. The next day, we went for a tour of Santa Barbara, and she loved it so much. Since weed was legal in California and back home, we passed by a big CBD store for her to get a few things.

 

 

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It was evident my sister had fallen in love with Libertyville

Last summer, I had a short trip to Libertyville.

My sister knew I had a week off from work and invited me to her new home.

I planned for the trip, and we agreed she would pick me from the airport. My sister had gotten married a year ago back at home. Shortly after, her husband landed a job in Libertyville, and they moved there. I remember we talked about the move, and she seemed a bit hesitant. This was a new place she hadn’t been to before, and she was worried she’d miss her family so much. But, I encouraged her to give the place a chance and not be too skeptical. When we spoke on the phone about my trip, she sounded quite happy and relaxed. I hoped this was a sign she was settling in well in Libertyville. My flight lasted several hours, and I finally landed in the area. I was so happy to see my sister, and we embraced in the cool airport thanks to the commercial HVAC unit. It was summer, so the outside was quite hot. My sister helped me get my luggage into her car, and we began the ride to her house. Listening to her talk all the way confirmed she had settled in Libertyville. She even seemed happier and told me that her business was doing much better in the area. I was so happy about that and knew it was going to be a splendid holiday. We got to her home, and her husband was waiting for me on the front porch. We embraced and talked for some time over a cold beer as my sister began talking of all the places she planned to take me over my week-long stay.
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Libertyville had always been a second home for all of us

I love life at the coast.

The beach was not too far away from my house, and I’d always head there when I had time for a dip.

I had a great group of friends in the area, and we always met up after work to catch up. But, life changed after the pandemic hit. For months I was home alone and felt so lonely. My parents had moved to another country, and the airports were closed. The closest people I had in my life were my uncle and aunt in Libertyville. Their home has always been my second safest place to be. There were so many summers as a kid I’d gone to stay with my cousins. One morning, I was working out when the phone rang. I was so happy to hear my aunt’s voice, and she asked me to go home. She knew I was living alone and wanted me safe with my family. My work was fully remote, so I took all the precautions to get to Libertyville. It was summer and a nice time to drive there instead of risking taking a plane. The whole time during the drive, I felt I was getting closer to home. My family was so happy to see me, and I almost broke down. The house was just as lovely as ever, plus they’d bought a new AC unit to keep the space comfortable. By the time life was getting a new normal, I’d decided to move to Libertyville and work remotely as per my employer’s suggestion. My aunt helped me hunt for an apartment in the area, and we became roommates with a friend I’d met.

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Darius followed his girlfriend to Denver

Darius was going through a tough time in his life and didn’t handle his relationship well.

He had a long-time girlfriend who had been with him through a lot of things. But, he always thought she would be with him and didn’t treat her so nice the past year. So, one morning she woke up, sent him a message on his phone that she was tired and was moving away. By the time Darius got to her apartment, she had already left. He tried to wrack his brain about what he had done wrong. He had to admit there were so many things. In his tough time, he chose not to rely on her for comfort but rather take his feelings out on her. At the end of the day, he had caused the rift between them, and now she was gone. Darius spent that day trying to get in touch with her. He wanted to know where she had moved to patch things up. She finally picked up his call that evening and told him she had just landed in Denver. Darius took the next flight out and made sure to visit her in her aunt’s house. He had no grand gestures planned but only apologized for the things he had done. He made sure she felt he was sincere, and they even went out for dinner. But, unfortunately for him, she wasn’t moving back home because of her new job. They strolled the streets talking and went into a pot shop so that his girlfriend could get some CBD oil before taking her back to her aunt’s house.

 

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