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Sant’Antonio Abate

Three years ago I participated in a photo workshop in a part of Italy then unknown to me, Basilicata. I came away impressed. This January, I returned. Largely neglected by the Italian government for decades, the result is that some … Continue reading

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L’appart

Two months after the cast came off my wrist, I have about 40 percent use of the hand and a poor grip. But I can type a lot more easily. Not so much that I am going to waste my … Continue reading

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L’été Ecossais

Lazy day. I woke up late, noticed it was misty outside, and decided to stay in. We’ve had glorious sunny days for a few weeks, so it is a good time to stick to home and clear up a backlog … Continue reading

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L’Évasion

The sun today is blinding! I’ve just returned home and my eyes can barely adjust to the interior light.  Maybe that’s because of the many straight days of gray, gloom and rain. What a wet spring we’ve had! But it … Continue reading

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Napoli

After many years, last week I returned to Naples, Italy. Our stopover a couple of decades ago didn’t inspire a speedy return. However, there were Caravaggios I had missed, and the more recent excavations at Pompeii intrigued me. So, off … Continue reading

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