SPRING 2023 Writing, appreciating art, cuisine and culture in Florence and Tuscany Italy sings softly in my ear, urging me to return, insisting that it’s safe now. My heart literally aches when I look at photos from past adventures. In late September, I plan to re-visit my favourite sites alone and meet with my friends […]
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My Graffiti Collection
Here are some of the photos I’ve taken over the years of street art, in mostly Italy, California and Toronto. (Will add to slideshow when I unearth older photos.)
Happy New Year from Three countries
Looking back at 2017 Here is my photographic review of the year Family [metaslider id=5695] 2017 olive harvest in Tuscany [metaslider id=5237] Created three unique experiences to Tuscany where we lived in the farmhouse at Il Colle in Poggio Alla Croce [metaslider id=5628] New friends [metaslider id=5699] Attended the Women’s March on January 20 in […]
Waiting for the Santa Rosians (or Nancy, Toby, LeAnn, Mary and Lynda- I’m waiting for you!)
After a long winter, I’m back where I belong, in Poggio Alle Croce at Elettra’s goat farm, a short walk from Il Colle. Spring is in full bloom here. The Lilacs are at their peak and the Wisteria is taking over every bit of real estate it can find. I made the first shopping trip to […]
Born again Tourist
Here’s a story I wrote in the ’90’s, after I moved from the city ( San Francisco) to the country (Orinda) How my life has changed! Now I’m divorced and prefer living in the country but I live in a different big city in a different country (Canada) most of the time. But more […]