Seventeen years is a long time. A long time. It means that there are plenty of young adults who don’t clearly remember a time before 9/11. The attack is just part of the background music of life, just as Pearl … Continue reading →
That was my task last night. I was making some of this, and as you can see the recipe requires that the ears of corn be cut into quarters, or at least into rather small pieces. I know how to … Continue reading →
I don’t know about you, but this news gives me a cold chill: Some international travelers can leave their boarding passes and passports in their pockets when flying out of Dulles International Airport thanks to a new facial recognition boarding … Continue reading →
When I was in Rome recently, I ate a lot of pizza. A lot. It was a good thing to grab for fuel during on-the-go sightseeing. My main meals were in the evening, but a piece of pizza could be … Continue reading →
No, I’m not in Italy any more. But I have a few things I still want to write about my recent trip there. First and foremost: Rome, oh Rome, why so few street signs? I had a GPS that supposedly … Continue reading →
Can it be that one in fifty people have found true love on an airplane? I find it a bit hard to believe. I’ve struck up a few interesting conversations, but the closest I’ve come to an emotional bond was … Continue reading →
I returned home from Italy late last night. So what’s on tap for today? Unpacking, laundry, grocery store, blog. Staying inside most of the day is made easier by the fact that the “real feel” weather report is that although … Continue reading →
I was only in Rome one time before, as a fifteen-year-old traveling on a teen tour that was of the budget variety (we stayed in dorms and hostels, and ate in weird cafeterias), and I guess that coin in Trevi … Continue reading →
One of the places I’ve wanted to visit for quite some time is Siena. And yesterday, when I finally got there, I wasn’t disappointed. One of the nicest things about the city is the fact that its hilltop location can … Continue reading →
Discuss among yourselves. When you rent a car in Italy and want an automatic, the choices are very limited. For the duration of this trip so far I’ve been a passenger in a Fiat, and right from the start the … Continue reading →
I was in Florence yesterday. I’m only about a half hour south of there, so it was a no-brainer to go, although I knew it would be crowded and very hot. It was crowded and very very hot. Walking on … Continue reading →
Recent sightings, and a culinary observation: Ever since I tasted my first piece of bread here, I wondered: why? Why no salt? Bread without salt doesn’t taste very good at all. Tuscany is really into food, and good food, so … Continue reading →