Travel
Object of Desire
On my last trip to Ireland we were in a pub every night for music “sessions”. Reciting poetry for me substituted for musical performance, as I am unable to carry a tune or play an instrument. My original poetry is a little over-the-top, borderline erotica. I did do a bit of that. This poem by…
Read MoreSpending time in Napa Valley got me thinking about wine…
Wine tasting here is a ritual that can be intimidating. The self-righteous sommelier stated that filling out the wine order form was a “test of intelligence”. I know little about the intricacies of wine. I know which tastes good and which is going to give me a headache. I own a few wine gadgets: an…
Read More10 Reasons to Visit Japan (that you won’t find in the guide book…)
1. Bathrooms Once you leave home, finding a bathroom can be a challenge. In Japan, they are everywhere and are taken to a whole new level. Even in gas stations toilets have heated seats and music for privacy, and most of them will give you a wash and dry also. 2. Coffee shops Dark and…
Read MoreThe Winter Solstice and Other Musings
Last night, the longest night of the year in the Eastern Hemisphere, I flew across the Atlantic. Leaving behind my daughter, close friends and Israel, a country that I have loved since I was 15. Once fluent, my Hebrew is clunky and my Midwestern accent is definitely stronger. That place has taken my heart and…
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