I was lucky to grow up in the idyllic small town. Situated on the banks of the Hudson river, my town is postcard perfect. It’s your classic northeastern village complete with quaint buildings, church spires and lots of history. The Revolutionary War came right through here and a famous British spy-Major John Andre, who had [...]
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Gratitude Friday: My Home Town
Posted in family, travel on November 6, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Missing The East Coast
Posted in travel on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is the time of year that I seem to miss the northeast the most. In a few months when the weather is freezing and snow and ice cover the ground, I won’t be feeling quite so nostalgic. Autumn however is a sight to behold and if you’ve never experience New England in [...]
Arezzo, Are You There?
Posted in Arezzo, Italy, travel on October 29, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Well, of course Arezzo is there. The problem is that I’m not! I left my heart in this charming town on the eastern edge of Tuscany and will not rest until I am back there strolling around all of its familiar lanes.
Just about two years ago I started researching language schools in Italy. I was [...]
Roman Memories
Posted in Italy, travel on October 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I am dedicating this post to my good friend G., who at this very moment is wandering around this incredible city. I look at the clock and wonder where she is, what she is doing, which fabulous building she is gazing at, and of course, which delectable Roman specialty is she nibbling on.
I’m with [...]
Rome On My Mind
Posted in Italy, travel on October 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s not easy to be away from Italy. I hesitate to think about how long it’s been since I was last there. I could not keep a running count of days like Annika at Dove Mi Porta Il Cuore and keep track of the days. It would be too depressing. I give her credit [...]
Dream A Little Dream…
Posted in Italy, travel on September 16, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Well, of course this hidden hamlet must be somewhere in Italy if I’m dreaming about being there. Yes, I will be there at some point, staring out at these hills. Hiking to a stream so pure that you can actually drink the water. Strolling into the tiny borgo to have my morning cappuccino. Learning to [...]
Above Lucca
Posted in Italy, travel on September 3, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Lucca-if you haven’t visited this well preserved Tuscan town, you really should. I came upon this photo when I was recently researching the surrounding area and I found it fascinating to see just the layout of this ancient town. You can clearly see how the Lucca is completely surrounded by a wall that has been [...]
Let’s Go Rome!
Posted in Italy, travel on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have a clear memory of the day that I took this picture. It was early October in Rome. We had just returned to this hotel where we had been the previous week. Our inn was a charming spot on a quiet small street off of Via del Corso. We had spent three nights [...]
Italy On My Mind and Gratitude Friday
Posted in Italy, travel on August 7, 2009 | 7 Comments »
There are nights when I wake up in the wee hours and can’t fall back to sleep. I’m sure you now what I mean. Of course, the first thing that happens in the middle of the night when everyone else is sleeping, is to think about bills that aren’t paid, projects that aren’t complete and [...]
Taking the Traghetto
Posted in Italy, travel on August 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We all know about the gondolas of Venice, but have you ever taken a traghetto while visiting this gorgeous city? “Il traghetto” is the Italian word for “ferry” but in Venice this boat is more like a very simple looking gondola. Two oarsmen, one in the front and the other in the back of the [...]
