I met some musicians today down by the river. Very refreshing; good things often happen by the river.


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Olive trees are fascinating: their growth is entirely unstructured. With several twists and bends and splits in the branches-the bark is wildly textured. The trees are not particularly tall, about the height of an apple tree; they conceal their longevity. Many olive trees in this region are ~200 years old. Not like the great sequoias which know ( Read more... )

This has been an eventful few days, and here are some of the several stories I have to share ( Read more... )

Ciao tutti, another update from your favorite American abroad. There is much to tell since the last time, but it is impossible to tell it all! Instead I will share my experiences of this past weekend ( Read more... )