The House That Jack Built

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I thought this deserved a great title and then I thought about the nursery rhyme that begins with – this is the house that Jack built. Well, my house was not built by a man named Jack but it is a good way to tell you where I have been for so long. Finally, my house has been sold. The preliminary signing happened on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. My real estate agent said that all the numbers that day were favorable because the date was 16 and my house number is 16. Afterward, I met the family that wanted the house. It is a young couple with two small boys so a house like mine in the quiet suburbs and a large garden is just ideal for them. Then came the second coincidence. They have to sell the apartment they live in now and I inquired where they lived. When she replied it took me back some years and brought back memories. They live on a narrow, cobblestone street I know very well. It is the street where my late husband’s brother once lived and we visited there often. I guess I should look at this as a sign from above that the house has gone to the right new owners. That leaves the final closing which will be on June 15th. Meanwhile, I have to take care of all the other things like final packing and so on. Most likely I will be heading to Daytona Beach, Florida but I sure do miss my hometown which is New York City. However, you know it does not just end with the destination I will also have to find a job. I am in that enviable position that other people would like to be in as free as the wind and able to take off for any of the four – north, south, east or west. Perhaps someone might want to tell me to head west woman. Sorry, couldn’t resist the joke. Anyway, those of you who read this I would appreciate your thoughts, ideas and perhaps you have suggestions of different destinations in the states and ideas of job etc. It would be welcome. I have attached a photo of me taking one last visit to the Riga Zoo and finding a wooden bear that didn’t mind having its photo taken.