Dear Don’s Next Job (and our new place to live):

We’ve been doing a lot of thinking and planning around you, but you are like that child who doesn’t like to have his/her picture taken—you hide your face. Not meanly, not maliciously, but playfully, like a game. Still, it’s time to show yourself. Just a peek, okay?

Sometimes we see you in the city, with tall buildings all around and views of bridges or monuments in between. You abound with delightful bookstores and coffee shops and flower vendors and are in walking distance of the library and a park.

Then, again, just as often we see you in a stunningly beautiful, pastoral place. There are trees and meadows and lakes and distant mountains. (And although you are away from the busy places, you have crystal-clear internet access.)

Wherever you are, Don’s work is engaging and lets him use the best parts of himself. There’s a community there that has room for one more family. I am seen as a necessary partner, but my own work is valued and given room.

And, new home, wherever you are, you are not too big or too small, but have room for every person and activity we love and do every day. You have natural light and fresh paint and a safe area to let the dogs out.

New life, we don’t have to buy new clothes or change ourselves to fit you. You will fit us as comfortably as a T-shirt.

Eager to meet you,

Lisa & Don and family

UPDATE: We are moving to McLean, Virginia this summer so Don can be the Upper School Head and a terrific school called The Potomac School. We are very pleased about this!