August 19, 2009
For the past few days I have been packing up a four-bedroom house in Portland and preparing to move into a one-bedroom apartment in New York City.
Today I get into the car for my trek east.
I'll blog from the road if there is Wi-Fi on Mt. Rushmore. And I'll keep you posted on all things Cracker Barrel.
Goodbye, Portland. I love you.
I can say with absolute certainty: I'll be home soon.
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