Monthly Archives: October 2014

As I mentioned before, all of our children have already been to Italy.  I realized we’d be seeing things that they already saw, but sometimes that can go too far. To whit: last year Andy was particularly impressed by the … Continue reading →

Today we visited the ancient part of the city.  I loved it. At one point, I told Julie I’d make a terrible gladiator.  My years fencing peaked with me becoming the worst rated foil fencer in Virginia (a long story … Continue reading →

A long, tiring day, full of great art, good food, and lots of walking.  We went to the Vatican, including spending several hours in the Vatican Museum (which has amazing art), not to mention St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistene … Continue reading →

Travel gives a chance to see and think new things.  But it can also bring thoughts of those we once knew. This trip, I’m spending a lot of time thinking about my dear friend, Walter Neill, who passed away last … Continue reading →

Imagine that you wake up one fine morning and head downtown for a couple of meetings.  After a full morning, you’re just finishing lunch when you look past city hall and notice something strange. Is that mountain really supposed to … Continue reading →

Shockingly, it’s been three years since Julie and I went on our last big trip, our voyage to Egypt. Further, a year and a half ago, Andy went to Italy. A year ago, Kate and Diana went to Italy. It’s … Continue reading →