The other day we were at an afternoon Christmas party at the neighbor’s house on the next block. There were lots of introductions back and forth as for the most part, the guests didn’t know each other, and at one point we were introduced as the “new people on Namqua [Road]”. Which prompted the question, “At what point are we not “new’ anymore?” We’ve been here 2 1/2 years now and this is our third Christmas back in Canada, in this town, in this house.

They do have a point, however. It still feels new to me. As one who has lived in 4 countries, 10 cities/towns and 15 different houses (E&EO), Home has been, it seems, wherever I am and not particularly deep-felt. So it may take awhile yet. Continue reading →