I look back on a year of great loss, pain and sorrow. The upheavals survived and the separations that were, the death of both my
The Italian Job: the pursuit of enLIGHTenment
Like in any other country, visiting Italy and actually living here are two completely different things. First of all, my language skills have been pushed
It’s Pisa, Not Pizza!
When in Florence and equipped with a car for nearby day trips, Pisa is only an hour away and certainly worth the effort. The legendary
Moving Again
For the third time in my life I moved on December 27. Well, technically it wasn’t me this time but close enough… my daughter. (December
Reflections on Winter Trees
Click here for the complete set of photographs. For many photographers, the pursuit of the perfect solitary tree is a lifetime journey. I don’t like
I just couldn’t say it …
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, whether it is for the trimmings or the festive mood, or simply the various moments of gratitude that
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