A Year in Oaxaca

A Year in Oaxaca

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Home Alone

For the first time since moving I find myself completely alone

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Jacob Dean
Mar 06, 2024
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For the first time since moving here I find myself alone, a period of calm isolation in the midst of a long stretch of hosting family.

The sun setting in the distance, while in the foreground are many trees.

For the past three weeks Andrea’s aunt Ursula has been staying with us, and in just short of a week her mom will arrive for her own two week stay. It’s an exciting time here, both because we love having company and becau…

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