The Venice Experience

The other day during my weekly Italian lesson, we got into another discussion on the topic of differences between the US and here. I had re...

That's right, two years ago today I arrived in Venice with 4 suitcases, a huge dog crate, and my dog Sam. Mike, who I hadn't seen i...

If you have been reading my blogs, you know by now that we not only live close to Campo Santa Margherita, but also that it's become lik...

I've tried to keep my little digital camera in my purse at all times, just for occassions like this. Yesterday on our walk, Mike took a...

I realized today that I have an appointment on Saturday with Simone, my hairdresser. Remembering my last appointment has me laughing all ove...

Yesterday was the two year anniversary of the arrival of Mike and his dog Leopold in Venice. Where did that time fly by to????? It seems lik...

I am a happy -- and very surprised-- woman. Yes, I am jumping for joy!!!!! My new passport has been delivered by mail today. And regular ...

I dutifully waited until AFTER January 6 to take down our Christmas tree, as is the Italian tradition. It came down today. We certainly had ...

It occurred to me the other day that we have some big dates in January- the anniversaries of our arrivals in Venice, and also the anniversar...

Last nite, neither one of us felt like cooking, and we had pretty much exhausted left overs, so we ventured out to one of our favorite place...