Wednesday Missives

Digging deeper in Italy

This. Is. Matera. James Bond and the G7 sure know all about it, but this place was news to me. I’m still picking my jaw up from the floor.

Napoli, Nuova

Napoli, Nuova

We’re just getting settled into Napoli and finding our way around these enormous hills! So far, so very good, including standard-setting pizza.

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!