I like to think that wisdom is kicking in. Here it goes, my neurotic ramblings… Each and every October & November it starts, or in this case, ends. Fitness. 10 months of hard fought training …
Hiding during Ferragosto
To me, the word “Ferragosto” makes me think of ringing cellphones, family squabbles and lots of dark, tanned skin being shown off on the decks of huts. Just what is this Ferragosto and why hidding …
Roadside Distractions
Roadside Trash; what it says about a culture, its people, and its habits. After 25 years of staring from my bike at roadside debris, litterings, and the impact of humanity, I feel I have greater …
Precious Timing…
Sharing life via a Blog… We all have these precious moments, but how many really share with so little shame? As I was standing in the living room of our home this morning trying to …
Italian Class, as in school
Two nights a week I sit in a room full of intelligent adults and speak like an idiot. We all have our normal lives as professionals, parents and/or business people but still we are forced …
Europe’s Missing Points
For over a year now I have lived in Europe. While still an American, I do find myself uttering Euro phrases, using certain hand gestures only found in Europe, swearing primarily in Italian (so much …
Mama Mia, it’s Mother’s Day
To me dear old Mum, This Blog was originally intended for you. Actually, it was intended to keep the cost of International calls down by posting my messages for you at my leisure. Somehow it …