70 in. 62 degrees outside. The windows are open, and occasional birdsong flies in. This time of year... Read More

Opening image is a tromp l'oeil painting in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. I've finally recovered from... Read More

In the dark early morning. I slept well. Hard for 7 hours. Maybe close to 8. I got home from the small... Read More

Dizzy from a week's tour of Italy that could be under-described as whirlwind. I'm in Padua. (Padova... Read More

When I was last in Rome, I was full of confidence. I boldly visited fancy bars and restaurants. Alone... Read More

This story marks the end of 8 years of these Friday releases. Next week will begin year 9. In addition to... Read More