Someone said to me recently, “You travel all over the place by yourself. You don’t seem to worry about being out in this unsafe world.” It was something to that effect. Since he was an elderly gentleman, I refrained from going ballistic (my usual reaction). So, my response went something like this, “The world has always…
I am forever changed. Yes, losing a parent will do that. But, it’s not solely the passing of my mom. It’s this entire journey I’ve been on over the past 4 1/2 years. When I decided at the end of 2010 to quit my job in Golden, Colorado and move back to Cincinnati – and…
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…
I’ve been fortunate to know some fabulous women throughout my life. From my wise and witty grandmothers to my sweet little mama to friends who never cease to amaze me with their intelligence, kindness, courage and generosity to complete strangers who opened their homes and hearts to me. Today, and every day, I celebrate all…
As I have now settled back into Midwest life after 7 weeks of travel, I stop and daydream of the places I recently had the good fortune to visit. People will ask me, “what was your favorite place in Italy?” I don’t know that I can really answer this. Of all the places I’ve been,…
Watching the video of how to get to Dimora del Bugiardo in the Valpolicella wine region of Italy is a lot of fun. I’m not sure who made the video, but I love it. I did have my doubts I would actually be able to find this agrirelais (a cross between an agriturismo and a…
