Thoughts, experiences and adventures from a resident of DelSo aka Delaware Avenue South in Albany, N.Y.
Assembling a wardrobe for this particular trip has been a challenge, in a first world problem sort of way. As I’ve struggled to figure out what to pack for a trip that encompasses 3.5 weeks and about 750 miles from south to north in a carryon piece of luggage, the index card with my written list … Continue reading Italy packing list loading
Waking up the morning after the midterm elections was a delight. The sky was a pretty orangey pink and the results were a gorgeous blue. Maybe the entire country has not gone completely crazy. While the results were wonderful, what impressed me the most was the turnout - reputed to be the greatest number of … Continue reading Wednesday’s highs and lows
After what I hope will be a fantastic week of exploring a new part of Italy, our next destination will be a familiar place - Florence, via Bologna. I settled on this route after investigating the other available flight options, such as Florence and Pisa, and deciding that the combination of available times and price, … Continue reading Falling into Italy – where it ends
Next month, I’m taking a trip to Italy that, on paper, sounds meticulously well planned. There are multiple flights, close to 10 destinations, some new, some favorites, and a number of friends equal to that number of destinations involved. It might be interpreted as concerningly complicated. But, it’s not. Rather, it is loosely organized with … Continue reading Falling into Italy – where it begins.
From my earliest memories, I’ve favored living in an area that features mountains. I can recall my discomfort when we visited family friends on Long Island - it was flat and I didn’t like it. My eyes continually sought visual horizon breakers - and the shops of Roosevelt simply didn’t do it for me. If … Continue reading Life in a beautiful place
As the end of my two weeks on the Cape approached, I found myself feeling sentimental about this very special place. This particular house, in the woods of Wellfleet, is my ideal version of a summer vacation property with its three floors (each with its own bedroom and bath) stacked on top of one another … Continue reading Lessons learned from an old dog
The dawn of a new decade of living is something I’ve celebrated with gusto for my entire life. Turning 60 was no different, at least not when it came to enthusiasm. The setting (my favorite Cape Cod house ever), the crew (a collection of friends from distinct chapters of my life) and the vibe (80s … Continue reading Where do I start?
