Beauty awakens the soul to act. ~Dante Alighieri Florence was a little overwhelming for the teacher in me, so much so, that I avoided going to the number one place on my list until the week …
Built To Last: What do Cultural Values and Real Estate Have in Common?
In our slow travel across Italy, I have noticed some distinct differences in the real estate culture here and in the United States. After thinking about it for a while and discussing these …
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Is Delayed Gratification Serving You?
“The Sweet Life,” is so cliché, and overdone, I stated to a friend emphatically. It turns out, I just didn’t understand the meaning of “sweet life” until we moved to Italy. It is a way of savoring …
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To Be or Not To Be: Are You An UBER Planner?
I have learned how to play Magic the Gathering, Monsuno and Ms. Mary Mack in the last 30 days. I have had my hair and make-up done by my five-year old daughter countless times and my boys have made me …
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What Stories Await on A Road Less Traveled
Prior to having a family, my husband and I were both high school teachers. We spent countless hours trying to bring the world into our classrooms. As a Special Education teacher, Ron would wander the …
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When in Rome …
After being in Italy for less than three weeks, I believe we have picked the perfect country to teach us about slow travel in all the right ways. The discomfort that comes from leaving our American …