There’s an important race in the state as well. So much so that I have honestly thought we shouldn’t move until mid-November. Not possible. So, yes, here comes the abyss.

Gretchen Whitmer will miss you there … and all the other voters who aren’t totally nuts. If Roe gets taken away … the country likely will fall into the abyss …

Welcome! I’m so flattered I can be a resource for your book club. I miss being in one. They are such a marvelous way to connect.

I agree completely about Washington state’s traffic. We’ll be looking for a retirement home once we have a chance to breathe. Probably in Oregon because we’re not bothered by rain and loved it when we lived in Portland.

It will be interesting for sure. I do like the layout of the house here. The Seattle house is beautiful but smaller. I’m just ready to stop moving and settle in. I’m too old for this kind of chaos. what’s happening in the U.S. is bad enough.

I know you’ll understand this- I wish I could stay until the midterms are over because my vote really matters here. Not so much in Washington state. Oh well.

Thank you! I know you’ve had a lot going on recently as well. I hope things are settling down.

I don’t know this author! I’m adding this to my list right now.

I’m happy to subscribe. I’ve been running a local book club here in Flagstaff for several years. I’m one of the younger members but we keep adding new members of all ages. Your reviews should help guide our reading. I’ve been relying on The New York Times Book Review but would like another point of view. Good luck with your return to Seattle. We lived in Duvall and Sammamish for 34 years. We don’t miss the rain or the traffic, but the Pacific NW will always have a place in our hearts. Fortunately, Flagstaff is 7000 feet up from the rest of Arizona’s politics and is home to Northern Arizona University, Lowell Observatory, and the Museum of Northern Arizona.

Good luck with your move. We understand about your blog reviews and will be here when you’re ready to write!