Che Bella…Puglia, Famiglia

Last night, surrounded by lemon trees, the dusk snuggling in comfortably around us, we pulled white plastic chairs over a stone terrace to a long collection of white plastic tables, the ten of us claiming…

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Evening Stroll in Bordeaux . . .and Happy Father's Day!

I have written so many words here in the last week or so, and I am/will be so grateful if you (have) take(n) the time to read them. Today, I think I’ll just share some…

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Busy Weekend–Talk Soon?

It’s been a very busy weekend in Vancouver. I’m enjoying it very much but I do feel as if I’ve abandoned you all, and right in the middle of a rich and fascinating conversation. So…

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Memory, Its Changing Role, at A Certain Age

Lately, I’ve been fascinated by a changing awareness of memory and how it’s working at this stage of my life. To be precise about “this stage,” I’ve just turned 61. My mother died shortly before…

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Wordless Wednesday

’cause really, who needs words when you have attitude and a flower in your hand? My granddaughter, the fabulous redhead! Who could be teaching Jenna Lyons a thing or two, right?

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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 And it should go without saying, but apparently needs to be said: Do not publish entire posts as your own.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.