When my son Max saw this sign on our way into a remote hill town in the Marche region of Italy, he said, “ I wonder why they don’t like big bands here.” Upon further reflection, we all realized it …
The Luck of The Irish: Beachcombing on Elba
I have often wondered why I feel uncomfortable when people say, “You are so lucky!” I thought maybe my discomfort stemmed from having difficulty receiving help, gifts, compliments, etc. I realized …
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Traveling Lightly: Things Are Temporary
I will never forget foraging through the woods on our honeymoon, looking for our lost hotel in the Italian countryside, with hundreds of pounds of luggage, knocking us this way and that. I swore, at …
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Do You Believe Less Is More?
Because we have chosen to live out of five carry-on bags, our Christmas this year was aligned with values we have always shared. We frequently talked about having more experiences and less “stuff” …
Aspiring to Be Off-Line and Connected
We visited a police station last week as part of our residency verification process for the citizenship applications. After walking past all 10 offices and the front lobby, there was not a computer or …
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It Is Not About What You Should Do
We have had countless conversations about organized religion and have been to numerous services at different churches since we met. After we had kids, we spent a lot time trying to find the right …
