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So, I have been accused in the last few days of being 'different' since I moved to Alaska. Not different in the retarded way, because that has always been true. But different as a person. I don't know. I saw this picture of Potter Valley California, the place where I met J so many years ago. Was I different? Has Alaska changed me? Have choices I have made changed me? Granted I have made mistakes. Granted I have felt less happy in the last few years than I am used to. I'm not sure if it because this period of having young kids is the hardest in a marriage. Or at least mine so far. J and I will be celebrating 5 years of marriage in a few days. Some things to think about. Perhaps it is because I am naturally restless. I went to 13 different schools in 12 years. My father moved my brother and I around constantly. It is hard to be in one place for me. But now I own land. Stuff. I have kids. I have no interest in going back to California. But I would be lying if I didn't feel a pang when I saw this picture today. This was where I first lived when I came to the United States. Where I met my wife. I had a truck, a good dog and a damn good horse. I remember being happy. Maybe I was different. Is it natural to be so restless?

Full post as published by A Public Defender's Life in Alaska on July 14, 2009 (boomark / email).