Respite in the woods
Most of us are familiar with Henry David Thoreau, notably for his time of living in the woods for two years, two months, and two
May 28, 2020
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Monreale Cathedral
The town of Monreale (meaning “royal mountain”) sits 300 meters above sea level, overlooking Palermo. The Monreale Cathedral, built between 1170 and 1189 AD, is
May 25, 2020
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Le Luminarie, My Quarantine Home
Le Luminarie Residenza Creativa in Balestrate, Sicilia, has been my home of the last 11 weeks, through the most significant time in modern history. A
May 24, 2020
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A Daring Adventure
I am not a fan of driving in Italy. That could change. Or not. Most of my life is magical thinking so, sure, it could
May 23, 2020
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Waiting Without Hope
I have decided to stay in Sicily for the time being. Not forever, but indefinitely. Some of you may think this is old news. Actually,
May 15, 2020
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Flowers
“I am in awe of flowers. Not because of their colors, but because even though they have dirt in their roots, they still grow. They
May 15, 2020
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Home is a Human Need. Is it a Right?
The Covid-19 pandemic has everything to do with home. It has struck at the very heart of home, in multiple ways, and Americans are struggling.
May 13, 2020
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Mom is a Metaphor for Home
“My story starts where every man’s story starts: with mom.”[1] Mom is our very first home. Every one of us began our lives in our
May 10, 2020
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The Tyrrhenian Sea, Sicily
Almost 8 weeks now, 52 days to be exact, that I’ve been sheltered near the sea. Across from the beach. Sitting on the balcony, watching
May 1, 2020
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