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Since Jonell and I announced our plans to move to Canada last summer people have been very curious about our decision and about particulars like "when are you leaving?" and "why are you leaving?!".  I have created this blog for interested parties to keep track of our movements and our process. 

Some of you, who know Jonell only through the Sonoma County Library system, may not know that she is a published writer (her book is in the catalog) and is a very fine and funny writer. Friends, family and former co-workers of the Santa Cruz Library system have followed her adventures on earlier blogs and various people have begged her to continue. This blog is my attempt to assuage the hunger of her adoring fans and bring her out of retirement. Of course, I will put my 2 cents worth in, too - especially because I'm the resident expert on things Canadian.

I will add a FAQ for some of the more common and mundane subjects that come up.


The view from near our new digs.




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  1. AnthonyJune 18, 2023 at 3:13 PM

    Cochrane is cute!

    (But is it cute on the inside?)

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    1. Stuart Spencer SmithJune 21, 2023 at 7:38 AM

      Yes! As you drive west from Calgary the Bow River valley opens up and the Rocky Mountains pop up on the horizon. I like it on the inside, too, but I need to get to know it better.

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