Crafting narratives, creating connections
I was honored to be invited by @visitnapavalley in welcoming Montalcino Vice-Mayor Angelo Braconi, who was my host when I visited Montalcino, Italy in May, to Napa this week. As you know … Continue readingCelebrating Sister Cities Napa and Montalcino
Here I am in Brunello heaven at the absolutely incredible @enotecalafortezza in Montalcino. My head spun in excitement when I saw all the bottles from the top producers of Brunello di Montalcino … Continue readingBrunello di Montalcino Heaven
Close your eyes and visualize this: A toothpick that swallowed a lemon. Now open them and you will see how I see myself, which is why I have decided to … Continue readingBye, bye belly
My goodness how time flies! I can’t believe I haven’t posted anything since November. I do have a good reason: The Jet Set Pets. My pet project, literally, finally officially … Continue readingI’m back now that my pet project is off the ground
Day One in Tropea is drawing near an end and it’s been an experience. We’ve drunk too much wine, been mistaken for being the wives of senior citizens from Florida … Continue readingIt’s always wine o’clock in Italy
I am not a bus girl. I realized this a few hours ago when I began the seven-hour bus journey on which I’ve now found myself. But I am a … Continue readingTo the back of the bus
Today’s Oprah featured the parents of Amanda Knox defending their daughter who was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the death of her British roommate Meredith Kercher. I didn’t … Continue readingDid Amanda Knox’s Italian beau work against her?
Candy Spelling dahl-ing, I can certainly relate to your life these days. You’re giving up your 56,500 square feet Holmby Hills manse to move into 16,500 square feet of condo … Continue readingA note to Candy Spelling
Open my freezer and you’ll likely only find ice. I haven’t bought a loaf of bread or salad dressing in over six years. I go to the grocery store once … Continue readingEmbracing my inner Italian
I know I should be working or coloring my hair but my mind keeps wandering back to an email my friend Carol sent me the other day. It read: Are … Continue readingAm I an alphanista?