European Spring
Somewhere near the Slovenia/Italy border. We returned to Europe this year, post-pandemic, and Charlie vowed it was going to be a long one to make up for lost time. Our…
Time, Tide and Pareidolia
Time, Tide and Pareidolia at Point Reyes National Seashore My story starts with time. It is early morning, April 28th 2021. I am in my tent at Wildcat camp sleeping…
Dingle Way marker
The Dingle Way
We hiked the Dingle Way back in May of 2013. I am inspired to write about it now as St. Patrick's Day is just about here. This was my second…
Bandon sunset
Oregon Coast
I will never forget my first vision of the Oregon coast. We were driving north through California on Highway 101, and had recently crossed the border into Oregon. The thick…
Giverny
Giverny in October It wasn't on the agenda, but when we found ourselves in Paris for a few days at the end of our trip, the idea of going to…
A Perfect Day in Cortona
My first trip to Italy was about 20 years ago. I was with my Mom and my sisters, and our reason to be there was to visit my niece, Kate,…
Memories of Sardinia
After a week on the island of Sardegna, it did not feel like Italy to me. It has its own special blend of landscapes, ancient history and cultures that set…
Attenzione Elettorato!
Whenever we travel, we are placed in a position of contrast. The different ways that people live, being observed by the traveler, raise curiosity. Susan and I often have conversations…
A Pizza By Any Other Name
I grew up in southern New Jersey. Food was and still is ethnic there. As a child and young adult, pizza was something we ate for lunch almost every day.…
A Foodies impression of Rome
A Foodies impression of Rome – A Taste, A Smile. Getting to Rome from Oregon is a bit of a study in process. It is also an endurance for the…