Is it a recession yet?
Let me start by saying I don’t understand economics at all. Just don’t get it. That said, a piece in Politico caught my attention. It’s titled “Recession is coming!” The…
Back to the news.
First of all, an update to yesterday’s blog post. My second official virtual Covid test with the nurse came back negative. Yes, I did test on my own too. Excessive?…
Back at it.
It’s taking me a few days to get back in the groove of things. That lengthy to-do list yesterday went out the window. I slept all day. Hahaha! Feeling like…
“Flightmare” part 2.
Well, we made it home. Left New York at 7am Sunday morning. Whew. Our luggage had already made it to Tampa. There it was… just waiting for us. Our bags…
“Flightmare.” (Or… at least we didn’t get stuck in Italy.)
I thought I was done writing about my vacation. Apparently, not. “Flightmare,”it’s being called. According to the travel website Afar, U.S. airlines canceled “throngs” of flights on Friday. This, after…
The view from here.
It’s our last day in Venice. About to start the long trip back to Florida. A couple of thoughts. It’s been hot here. Really hot. I know it’s been hot…
Politics and art
A few more days in Venice. I’m just stunned at the amount of art that is here. On the streets. In the galleries. Even in our hotel. There is a…
And finally, Venice.
First of all, I’ve never been to Venice. I really had no idea what to expect. All I can say from my first day here… Wow! It really is something.…
A couple of more things about Florence. (A helluva wedding gift and that’s a lot of brain power.)
We are leaving Florence today. Next stop… Venice. I had a couple of last thoughts and experiences about this beautiful city. First, that’s a helluva wedding gift. I’m always fascinated…
History. Everywhere.
I think my biggest takeaway so far in Italy is that everywhere you go here, there’s history. Something old. Preserved, lovingly. (I just learned how to insert images in my…