Good Ol' Ottawa

 

Saw this sign on walk home from work.

Too funny

but a little sad too.

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Said goodbye today to the last long time

library employee.

It is the end of an era and I felt it.

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Did some errands.

Talked to a good friend.

Talked to my Orthoman.

I have lots to do.

The first night back in Ottawa

I had a troubled dream about moving

suddenly and wanting to go back to my apartment

for treasures I was worried that I left there.

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The long time library employee and I talked about

grieving the loss but

also seeing what there is to be gained

in what comes next.

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There is loss in this transition in my life

but also gain.

New life, new ways to serve, people to love.

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Another library colleague told me I am half

in my new location already.

This is true.

Ottawa is already becoming a place I am leaving

and not a place I am living or

preparing to stay and live in;

I am slowly letting go.

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It is not easy

but it is good and right.