18 years ago yesterday, I left on a plane to study abroad in Italy. My home for the next few months was the beautiful Tuscan town of Siena. While I was there, I explored nearly the entire boot…but today’s post isn’t about that. It’s about what I didn’t get to see while I was there… Continue reading B is for Barcelona
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Day 3 – Songs and their significance
Asking me to tell you about the three most important songs in my life is like asking a mother to name her favorite child. Ok, no it’s not exactly like that but close. I’ve got so many albums and a varied taste (from NKOTB to Bruce Springsteen to Bruno Mars to Snoop Dogg to Jamie… Continue reading Day 3 – Songs and their significance
30 Days of Thanks – Day 29 (Italy)
Today I am grateful for Italy. It’s art, language, people, food, culture, music, colors, history – everything, tutto. Attending a lecture tonight at the Getty about Florence and the Dawn of the Renaissance reminded me of this. My love affair with Italy started in college when I took the language on a whim, continued and… Continue reading 30 Days of Thanks – Day 29 (Italy)