The Knife Sharpener Has Retired
Our village knife sharpener has retired and I fear what that means for the future of the small Italian village....
Winds of Change
My return to Italy is marked by obstacles....
The Story of Millie
The best love in the world is the love of a dog. Millie brought me so much love over the years and now it's time to say goodbye....
Agosto
August in Italy is a study in how to live your best life....
Elements
The weather elements here are familiar, but subtlety different. One of the many reasons we love our Italian experience....
I Hear a Symphony
This week we experienced the power of music and the joy of welcoming new people to our village....
Dispatches from the Village
There is a lot going on in Anghiari now. Here's what we've been up to....
An Australian, a Swede, and an Italian Walk Into a Bar
Languages, accents, and cultures make life interesting in Anghiari....
The People Who Love Us
Mother's Day, my father's birthday, and a rainy, solitary week have made me appreciate good souls....
Of Clutches and Hills
My old nemesis the clutch comes to pay a visit. Driving uphill will never be the same....