four years ago today, Lisa and I arrived in Haywood County together

And we quickly knew that we would soon be living here full-time.

Two and a half months later, we had rented the house that we soon named Château Cruso.

And here at le Château, Rocko and I remain. Some of Lisa's ashes were sprinkled in important places around the property, most were cast from the peak of the Devil's Courthouse. Some still remain here in a little bottle on my bookshelf.

I see no reason that I would ever leave this area, at least not yet. And if I did leave, I would miss it terribly.