May 1, 2018
Ancestor Worship in ItalyI made an interesting discovery recently, and I’d like to share with you: Ancestor Worship in Italy. The phrase, “Ancestor Worship,” conjures up a religious idea, but as it turns out, that is mostly erroneous, at least […]
April 16, 2018
A Tuscan Tale of Politics and Mysticism: St. Catherine of SienaThe wind came up, the skies darkened and hail descended as we arrived in Siena to visit the birthplace of one of Italy’s patron saints, Catherine. So began our Tuscan […]
February 26, 2018
Gelato in Florence: Between the Layers This might seem strange, but when I go for my favorite gelato in Florence, the way the colors and textures are layered so beautifully, I find it a perfect metaphor for the City itself.The […]
