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The Little Things That Tell Me I’m Home

Post author:Naomi Vondell
Post published:July 3, 2026
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There's a moment after every move when you stop thinking about where you've come from and start noticing where you are. Not in any dramatic way. It's the accumulation of…

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The Next Chapter Takes Longer Than You Think

Post author:Naomi Vondell
Post published:June 9, 2026
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A little over a month ago, I arrived on Vancouver Island with four suitcases and a life that felt as though it had been turned upside down. Since then, I've…

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Life on Vancouver Island: A New Chapter Begins

Post author:Naomi Vondell
Post published:May 15, 2026
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A brief life update from the opposite end of the country: I’m now in Victoria. After more than a decade in Thunder Bay — and the past several years especially…