Author Archives: kmazz

One August day in 2001, I stood in a sun-drenched valley of the Alpe di Siusi, gaping at the snow-capped Dolomite rock mountain formations all around me. In the distance rose the imposing Sciliar, which my husband would climb to … Continue reading →

Just in time for Halloween, here’s a sight (reg. required) that really spooks me. Worse than any amusement park house of horrors, than any new sequel to “Saw”, is the sight of an entire nation plunged in darkness. Not the … Continue reading →

At any moment, the brilliant Indian summer we’ve been enjoying can give way to gray skies and pelting rain. That knowledge makes these last days of warmth and sun ever more precious. We look for every excuse possible to walk … Continue reading →

My first sighting of the Smart car in the U.S. This one has a WA licence plate. Figures it wouldn’t be, say, Texas or Michigan. It is ecological and easy to park and perfect for bopping around cities or for … Continue reading →

One of my first memories of coffee is from Trieste, my mother’s home town. Yes, as children we used to have our morning bowl of milk flavored with strong coffee, so I did become a devotee/addict early. But the real … Continue reading →