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June 22, 2022
Florence – Day 8
Morning terrace time for me until our happy group’s ready to head out. Before we do, I walk in our Kat and our housekeeper discussing the dishwasher. This discussion is in Italian on the housekeeper’s part. It’s adorable to watch (even join in a little) as they communicate, or try, in two different languages. With … Continue reading Florence – Day 8 →
Florence – Day 7
A hearty breakfast for Griffin as Daddy offers Italian sausage, toast, cherries. He mows through the sausage, and asks for more. A little morning reading on the terrace since working out is off the table. Ace Atkins’ realization of the late, great Robert Parker’s Spenser. For those who asked I read What We Harvest, Ann … Continue reading Florence – Day 7 →
June 21, 2022
Florence – Day 6
I remain on the IL, but a day of mostly foot up brings improvement. Nobody seems to mind a primarily easy day. I spend a large part of it reading out on the terrace. Jason, Kat, Kayla and Griffin head to the market for more milk, fruit and whatever. BW straps on his camera for … Continue reading Florence – Day 6 →
June 20, 2022
Florence – Day 5
Bells ring in Sunday, and we’re off for our walk to the Pitti Palace. It’s a short hike though the crowds at Ponte Vecchio are thick even on a Sunday morning. Jason got our tickets on line, and the deal is you transfer those to physical tickets on arrival. You have to wonder what life … Continue reading Florence – Day 5 →
June 19, 2022
Florence – Day 4
Since we don’t head out until about noon, our plan is: Duomo, lunch, shopping. Kat and Griffin will catch up with us at lunch as navigating Duomo crowds with a stroller and toddler seems unwise. We’ve got a bright, hot day, and a pleasant if seriously crowded walk. I hadn’t taken Saturday into the equation, … Continue reading Florence – Day 4 →
June 18, 2022
Florence – Day 3
It’s all about shopping, and eating. First stop, the market. Fruit, bread—and a surprising score of peanut butter that makes Jason very happy. How about some jelly with that? Drinks including oat milk for Kayla. The plan is the guys will take the groceries back, and the rest of us will hit the Ponte Vecchio … Continue reading Florence – Day 3 →
June 17, 2022
Florence – Day 2
Some of us pop awake, others stagger, but eventually we’re all up, and it’s time to roll out of here. Our first goal today is the Duomo. Lots of walking and window shopping along the way. I love the narrow streets, the cobblestones, the sun-washed colors of the buildings with their impressive doors. Then those … Continue reading Florence – Day 2 →
June 16, 2022
Florence – Day 1
At last, after a two-year delay, we’re off to Italy. BW and I are so lucky to have our unflappable traveling companions, Jason and Kat, along with our youngest and oldest grandkids. This is Kayla’s high school graduation trip—and she’ll be a junior in collage next fall. This is a three-week trip (!) so we … Continue reading Florence – Day 1 →
June 5, 2022
Nora’s Garden Album
Nora’s deep into book world, tying things up before the family vacation starts in 10 days (daily updates beginning mid-June). So instead of a post, I’m sharing garden photos (the ones I forgot over a week ago 😳). Hope you’re all enjoying the weekend. Laura
May 25, 2022
Desperation in Death excerpt
It’s never too early to plan ahead — even as you shouldn’t wish your life away. I had a chance to read Desperation in Death while I recovered from hip replacement and it’s a fast-paced entry in the series that grabs you by the throat from the first. Which you’ll see in a minute. The … Continue reading Desperation in Death excerpt →
