It's time to begin.
Hi Internet! - longtime love, here I am at last,
your houseless wife, making myself at home.

I suppose it's proper to offer a formal introduction,
intimate strangers that we are;
I am Zoe.

I am a skilled photographer, gardener, writer, comedian, lover and cook.
All my talents bring me enormous satisfaction and sense of accomplishment, none bring me income; until now I have managed remarkably well, but suddenly I find myself here...
Somewhat adrift.

My life thus far has been quite extraordinary so it is not with regret that I look back upon the years, in fact in all honesty I consider myself the luckiest girl I know.
I have been so fortunate. So blessed.
I was given funny, interesting, free-thinking parents to nurture me, a truly great education,
and the incredible opportunity to travel extensively throughout the US and Europe.
I have eaten amazing foods, had extraordinary adventures, seen breathtaking sights.
It is astounding I have reached such an age of maturity ( ...ok, here it is Internet - ladies are not supposed to be so forthright with their age, but, you will learn if you stay to play - I am nothing if not honest - I'm 36. Still young but... you know... not that young anymore....) without ever having a 'real' J-O-B.
So?
Either, why have I not put one of my self-lauded talents to work in the form of a career?
or, what on earth is the problem exactly???
Well, starting with the first issue, in my short list of skills - the "what I do" list - I left off the top position. My greatest skill.
I am a homemaker.
A housewife extraordinaire.
There is nothing in the world I enjoy more than creating a feeling of home.
There is a magic in the decor, the lighting, the sounds and the smells all working together in perfect harmony to create this deep, earthy,welcoming atmosphere of home.
In creating this perfect symphony, I am a maestro.
It is this skill that has allowed me to manage so well, be welcomed into the beautiful homes of others so graciously.
I actively go beyond 'helpful' and instead go right ahead and make home wherever I am.
So then, what's the problem?
Well....
Last year I got married. Yes. Mahh-reed?!?!
Due to a WHOLE LOT of BS, and red-tape and bureaucracy that I am really not that clear on, I can not be with him.
It has left me feeling...
lost.
frustrated.
useless and scared. and most of all?...
homeless.
My solution?
You. This. Here. Now.
I will make a home of my own right here; one that goes where I go and never requires crossing a border patrol to reach.
A little haven here, on these wild and complicated Inter webs.
A place full of striking images and delicious food, interesting conversation, creative stimulation and laughter.
I welcome you, and beg your patience.
I am unfolding. Exploring, and most of all, building a house.
The first room I shall open to the public will be the kitchen, and that shall be coming soon.
check back again.
Cheers!