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What was one of the reasons Bette wanted to sell the Scottsdale house?
What was one of the reasons Bette wanted to sell the Scottsdale house?
What major change did Bette suggest due to the discomfort experienced in Scottsdale?
What major change did Bette suggest due to the discomfort experienced in Scottsdale?
How did Jim Newman explain the decision to move back to the farm?
How did Jim Newman explain the decision to move back to the farm?
Which construction feature was part of Dana's remodeling suggestions?
Which construction feature was part of Dana's remodeling suggestions?
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What was the outcome of using Marby Pruitt as their realtor?
What was the outcome of using Marby Pruitt as their realtor?
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What did Og express disbelief about during his conversation with Jim?
What did Og express disbelief about during his conversation with Jim?
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What was the emotional atmosphere as Og and Bette watched their belongings being unloaded?
What was the emotional atmosphere as Og and Bette watched their belongings being unloaded?
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What metaphor does Og use to describe Earth?
What metaphor does Og use to describe Earth?
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What shared goal do all humans have according to Og?
What shared goal do all humans have according to Og?
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What environmental challenges did humans historically overcome?
What environmental challenges did humans historically overcome?
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What was the decision made by Og and Bette regarding their homes?
What was the decision made by Og and Bette regarding their homes?
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What was Dana's top priority for the Langville farm?
What was Dana's top priority for the Langville farm?
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What features did Dana suggest for the new writing studio?
What features did Dana suggest for the new writing studio?
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What emotional challenge is highlighted by Og when moving to a new environment?
What emotional challenge is highlighted by Og when moving to a new environment?
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How does Og describe the climate of southern Arizona during certain months?
How does Og describe the climate of southern Arizona during certain months?
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Study Notes
Moving to Langville
- The authors move to Langville, New Hampshire, after living in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Langville is described as having a historic old animal pound and beautiful scenery.
- The authors decide to move after being overwhelmed by the pollution and traffic in Scottsdale.
- They believe that the move will allow them to be more productive and live longer.
- They list their Scottsdale home and sell it after six months.
- They hire a contractor to renovate their Langville farmhouse and convert the unfinished summer room into a writing studio.
- The renovation includes a new bathroom, a replaced stairway, and an extended bedroom.
- The authors move to Langville after a cross-country trip in a United Van Lines tractor trailer.
- The move takes place in the winter and is described as exciting and life-changing.
The Authors' Perspective
- The authors are self-described as best-selling authors and Hall of Fame speakers.
- They acknowledge a need for challenges in their lives and believe that the move to Langville is the best thing that could have happened.
- They experience both excitement and doubt about the move.
- They acknowledge the loss of some of the comforts of their Scottsdale lifestyle but believe that the move will be worth it.
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Description
Explore the transformative journey of authors relocating from Scottsdale, Arizona, to the scenic Langville, New Hampshire. This quiz delves into their motivations for the move, the renovations they undertook in their farmhouse, and the exciting changes that came with this life-altering decision.
