I've been going to Rome almost once a year for decades now.  I love the city and in some ways feel it is my city.  I speak the language and know my way around.  I love the wild, carefree Italian spirit, the food, the wine, la dolce vita.  The whole … [Read more...]

It began simply enough. Last month in LA. A mother/daughter outing to a nail salon in Little Tokyo. A quiet Friday afternoon, nothing out of the ordinary. We anticipated an easy in and out. I was going to go with my usual mauve type color but Kate made a face. I picked up a … [Read more...]

The other day at the Botanic Garden here in Brooklyn I came across this sign for a rose bush. All I can say is I identify. … [Read more...]

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Drove through freezing rain. Five accidents on the road. Arrived at Palm Springs. Cold, rainy. Snow in the mountains. Spent Sunday at the Ace Hotel. Here's Kate, hanging out with a plastic swan. … [Read more...]