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The move went well. We hired movers from Delancey Street. They were amazing. Not just as movers but as men. It might seem odd for me to say, considering the pasts theses men had, but I felt unworthy to be in their presence. They possessed a personal charisma born of humility and pride; humility that acknowledges the past, and how could it not, with gang tattoos and knife scars covering their bodies; and pride in what they have become and are becoming: Honest, hard working men.


The boys love going for walks here. There is so much to see. Every couple of hours Basil asks to go for a walk. On Saturday morning, our first day to wake up here, we discovered a Saturday farmer's market no more than 50 meteres from our front door. The business association hired the Swan Bros. Circus to entertain. Anselm got a huge kick out of them. Heck, I got a kick out of them. They were hilarious.

Today I talked to Fr. John about the house blessing. He'll call me in a couple of days to set a day and time.

Tonight, Athanasia cooked. It was her first time to cook in her new kitchen. It was our first home-cooked meal in about a week. It was very good. Also, she has re-potted plants and they are hanging in the kitchen and dining room. This is the first time since we bought it -three years ago!!- that we have had a place for the dining room table.

Well, I am tired and there is much to do tomorrow.