Wednesday Missives

Crossing the boot

Bopping around Basilicata region with two of my nearest and dearest, drinking wine and looking for doves. Can’t get better than that, can you?

Back to the beginning

Back to the beginning

I returned to the place where I wrote my first blog posts, twelve years ago. This was also my first work travel since before COVID. Hazy reflection ensues.

A celebration of Dad

A celebration of Dad

Our eulogy titled “All the ways Dad failed us” was written with the intent to laugh, not cry, and I almost made it to the end without shedding a tear. Miss you, Dad.

Our little gargoyle

Our little gargoyle

Doing our best in a bad situation. Ready to gripe about it if anyone wants to call. Send margaritas, please!

France or La France

France or La France

We studied French in La Rochelle and explored the region on foot, by bike, and by car. France is much more than Paris!

Maxing out on Star Wars and deserts

Maxing out on Star Wars and deserts

Our last stop in the desert and its exciting side-visits. I’m not sure I’m cut out for desert life, but I’m glad we went!

Finally… to Djerba

Finally… to Djerba

The ferry took us to Djerba, where we found two mind-expanding sites in El Ghriba Synagogue and Djerbahood, and then we dipped into the sea.