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Rome It didn’t start out well. He and I had decided to drive to Chicago instead of flying out of Des Moines. Mainly to save money on flights and on my psych meds…as an afterthought, we found airline tickets for less than it would cost us to drive, park and stay overnight. Trust me, it… Read more

What an incredible place! Albergo del Centro Storico is a block over from the embaradero along the Mediteranean Sea. A few blocks from the molo manfreddi to board the boat to Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast, a few steps from the Mercato which is several narrow, winding streets of shops, restaurants, caffe and gelato… Read more

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It went reasonably well…just one silent scream going around one corner but my jowels got a good work out from the wind in my face. Capri was exquisite….Dave, Chris and Lys spent the afternoon with Alessandro in an open air taxi touring the island…he and I did the mature thing for late 50 and 60… Read more

First I must tell you about the little Italian guy who is probably retired or bored or a pervert, but he rides around Salerno on his bicycle wearing an old speedo. First. It is him wearing the speedo not the bike and it is old because the elastic is barely there so when he rides… Read more

ANXIETY Be off the grid…on our way to Italy on Tuesday early.  That is what is on my mind…. Read more

I used to go barefoot all year…I have been known to step outside and actually step into the snow without shoes…Most of my life, I wouldn’t be caught dead in a hat or cap or anything knitted on my head…I also didn’t like scarves unless they were the right color or fashionable and gloves or… Read more

I’m not sayin’ nuthin’ about you know what! The season’s they are a changin’ It’s Monday. Until next time… Read more

I think the med adjustment is changing the way I dream and I’m not sure I like it.  Seems my mother has been haunting and I’ve been doing some crying along with all of the other bizarre stuff. I have people in my life who are damaged…they know they are damaged and make every attempt… Read more

  The end of the growth period for corn and beans and the first golden stripes of color in the bean fields is usually when I awaken and say…awww fall is here…it was incredibly early this year.  A few trees begin to turn but nothing gets me into the fall mood like the crisp cool… Read more