September 05th, 2024

Welcome to the September newsletter from Distance Families

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DISTANCE FAMILIES NEWS

In my LinkedIn bio I call myself a cheerleader for families separated by geography. I am also a cheerleader for authors who write about Global Mobility. If you follow me on social media you’ll notice I post book reviews on Instagram. Just follow #globalmobilitybooks.   
When it comes to buying books I am a ‘hard copy gal’. I am the proud owner of a sizeable global mobility book collection (sorry no photo - they’re all packed in boxes), however, I do have a handful on hand as these authors are participating next week in a popular Global Mobility Author Panel webinar that I am co-hosting for #FIGTANZA.  I know each of the authors. They’ve all done the hard yards to achieve where they have got to and each offer a unique contribution to the world’s knowledge around global mobility. 
Anyone is welcome to sit in on this session and if you can’t attend on the day be sure to register in advance and we’ll send you a link to the recording afterwards. All the details are here.

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BOOK SERIES NEWS

Talking of reviews. One of the hardest things for an author to do is to ask for reviews – but I am going to do it anyway! We all love to read others’ reviews. If you have read one or both of my books I would really appreciate a review. Potential readers are interested in what YOU have to say. This link will save time. Here's what others have had to say. Thank you. 

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ON THE HOME FRONT

​This week the new owner settled on our house sale and hubby and I moved to a temporary, small Airbnb. In October we move to our new-build apartment. We bought the apartment off the plans a year ago so transition has been a dominant theme for a year. 

In January we booked a local storage unit as part of this transition. We used it to de-clutter and this week acquired a second one for this week’s move. Our possessions are piled high. It amazes me how much can be squeezed into a small space. 
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I find these storage facilities interesting liminal spaces. A liminal space is a bridge between where you were and where you’re going – mentally and/or physically – like airports. Customers come and go at the storage facility. You never know who is going to be there when you drive in. At times I think we all feel a tad ‘undressed’ as we load our possessions and push a trolley up a lift and along the corridors looking for our allocated door number and familiar padlock. 

Our current little apartment is a liminal space also. This one comes with the perk of no home maintenance responsibilities - just the basics. I quite like that aspect of our stay. Additionally it's a 15 minute’s walk to a stunning beach. Spring has just arrived 'Downunder'. It's way too early for frolicking in the Pacific Ocean but it’s nice to have the sea so handy. 

Take care until next time 
​Helen Ellis 
 
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