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In Memory of a Dear Old Friend
Every time a bell rings, I’ll think of my old friend. But then, he had his wings all along.
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My Last Bizarre Experience of 2025
Because sometimes the only valid response is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Venetian Riches and Venetian Rags: La Fenice Opera House and the Jewish Ghetto
There was great wealth flowing through the town while the Jews were made to suffer in squalor.
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“If you get lost, go to Cinderella’s Castle.”
Sage advice comes in many forms.
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The Colosseum: Lessons No One Ever Taught Us – Part II
You’ll be stunned.
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The Colosseum: Lessons No One Ever Taught Us
I was shocked at the level of misinformation I had picked up over the years about this iconic building.
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Turbo Cancer? Give Me Strength
There. Is. No. Such. Thing.
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Easing Our Way Into Rome
I was afraid that Rome would overwhelm me. Best to start slowly.
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The Maps Are Full of Shadows
If we no longer believe in dragons, we’ll conjure them up ourselves.
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Venetian Vignettes
To get a real sense of Venice, get lost in its many neighborhoods.