According to ChatGPT (and other sources), moving can cause what is referred to as relocation stress syndrome. I have moved thirteen times (not counting going away to college) and although I wouldn’t call my feeling of dislocation overly traumatic, I do have one inevitable bad reaction, namely, the inability to sleep.  Until I settle in, until all moving boxes are out of sight, until I have temporarily plastered every kitchen cabinet with colored stickers indicating its contents, to say my sleep is disturbed is an understatement.

On Thursday night, I slept eight solid hours.

This is now my home.