Cats of Morocco . . .

It’s Independence Day in Morocco, and I’m marking it by celebrating the Cats of Marrakech (do you know about cats’ status in Islam?). . . while readying myself to take the first steps homeward soon. Click through to read and see more.

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Marrakech Markets: a few postcards for you . . .

Marvellous markets of Marrakech . . . join me for a walk? I’m trying to make sense of this long time away from home, and sending you a few postcards as I do. . .

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Distractions toward Hope

Alternative title: Dishing Out Hope. Too hokey, I suspect. But do click through if you could use some beauty (direct to you from Marrakech) to distract you from today’s news. xo, f

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Of doughnuts and light and connections (in Rome)

May I have a word? About doughnuts and the Italian language and what’s been making me smile here in Rome lately. Click through to read. Thank you!

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Books I Read in August and September, 2024 . . .

I’m having trouble maintaining my reading journal while travelling. But I’m still reading and I still want to make room for our bookchats. So I’ve posted a list of what I’ve read since I left home, along with a few notes — and some photos to please all you bibliophiles. Click through to see and read.

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Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all words and photographs in this blog are my own. If you wish to use any of them, please give me credit for my work. And it should go without saying, but apparently needs to be said: Do not publish entire posts as your own. I will take the necessary action to stop such theft. Thanks.