'I'm Moving Away and It Scares Me to Death!'

Acknowledge the darkness but keep your eyes peeled for miracles.

Moonlit Tree (1949) by Helen Lundeberg

Dear Polly,

I've been reading your column for years, and am so grateful for your work. This is the first letter I've actually sent (though I've written several!)

I just accepted an offer for my literal dream job. It's a tenure-track academic job in a great city. There are so many magical coincidences surrounding how i…