Wasn’t yesterday amazing?!!! Americans turned out in huge numbers. They politely, peacefully, and respectfully fullfilled their responsibility to this country. Some voted their hearts. Some voted their indoctrinations. And some voted their pocketbooks. But they voted. All across this beautiful … Continue reading →
If blogging is a religion, then I’m a falling-away blogger. Never mind daily — I’ve stopped going to blog mass entirely. I don’t seem to be able even to hit the high holy days any longer. Haven’t posted since August … Continue reading →
America, listen up! You’ve overstayed your welcome. The world doesn’t want you to continue in this self-appointed role of “world nanny”. It’s obvious from the universal distain with which you are viewed by forward thinking, educated, and progressive peoples all … Continue reading →
I’m sick of ribbons. Every color of ribbon. I’m sick of seeing red ribbons and having them remind me of what my brother suffered before he died of AIDS. I’m sick of seeing pink ribbons and thinking about my father’s … Continue reading →
In January, while visiting the Naples, FL area, we went to an antique fair at a local community center. One of the exhibitors was a glassware booth. Lots and lots of stemware crowded together on mirrored displays. No room for … Continue reading →
This picture sits on a bookshelf in my den. It was taken in 1909. I love it. What must it have taken to get that many people together, dressed in their Sunday best, posing for a camera that requires no … Continue reading →
When we first started traveling to Italy in the mid-90s, I distinctly remember stop signs that said “ALTO”. What happened to them? And, while we’re asking questions…why was a word that means “high” used on Italian traffic stop signs? And, … Continue reading →
A few days ago, I posted a rant about men and cologne. Now I’m going to tell you that there is one fragrance that I own; love; and occasionally,with a very light hand, use myself. That fragrance is: Ginestra from … Continue reading →
Am I the only one? Or do other women find men’s cologne to be a huge turn-off? When I smell a man wearing fragrance, I have an immediate negative reaction. Do any of my friends who were in high school … Continue reading →
Today was not a good day. Mainly because I found myself dwelling on the reality that we won’t be getting back to Montemigiano this year. I wish I could be there to enjoy Marisa’s al fresco dinners – minus the … Continue reading →