When some of your modern conveniences are not available, you have to rethink what convenience is all about....

Millie goes back to the Italian vet. Read about her adventures here....

Shrines are everywhere in Italy offering peace and comfort. What they mean and how they got there are sometimes mysteries....

You can find your place in the world through travel. See what I've discovered on my journey....

Mastering the Italian language is more difficult than I anticipated. Read about some of my challenges....

Perfect Italian days are meant for exploring. Come visit some of my favorite places with me....

The beauty of the Tuscan landscape is transformative. Come experience it with me....

Our dog, Millie, goes to an Italian vet. Read about her adventures here....

A beautiful January day in Tuscany is perfect for a picnic in the mountains. ...

My interest in cars begins and ends at something that gets me from point A to point B with as little trouble as possible.  I want dependability, safety, and comfort.  I have landed in a country that makes some of the most expensive and impressive cars in the world. ...