Life has changed. There’s an emptiness in my heart that feels as though it will never be filled. I miss my mom so very much. I still cannot believe she is truly gone…that I’ll never hear the sound of her voice again. Never hear her laugh. Never see her smile with those memorable dimples. I’ll…
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on being a traveler and being a daughter. Today, with a heavy heart, I write about my mom who passed away on April 4. There are things we do in life in that we think are difficult – running a marathon, breaking up with a boyfriend, climbing…
Have you ever had a feeling in the pit of your stomach as you looked at photos from a place you have visited? A feeling of longing to be there right there at that moment – like you just wanted to dive into the picture? That’s how I feel every single time I gaze at…
As I walked out onto my balcony tonight, on a clear, cold night, I knew the stars would be out in full force. I heard the sound of the cow bells, clanging in the chilly, dark mountain air. The stars, so many, twinkled at me – so many that I couldn’t make out the constellations. I will…
My heart is going to be scattered about Italy. As I prepare to leave yet another place that is so special to me – that I hold near and dear to my heart – I dread it. This Alpe di Siusi region is so stunningly beautiful. I knew when I first saw it in 2011…
I find it difficult to describe the Valpolicella region in northern Italy. It’s a place that makes me feel like a teenage girl, giddy with happiness. It started with the big, bold wine, Amarone, and has moved to something much more. I think I might be in love… My Irish friend and her husband introduced me…
