Pat and I have lived the last four years largely alone together. First, just the two of us moved to Bratislava. Then, we moved on to Budapest. Our apartments were small with no finished basement or spare bedroom in which… Read More ›
Places we’ve been
Biking to the Missions of San Antonio, Texas
Each time we visit a new place, I try to read about it – not necessarily to develop a sweeping, broad-base knowledge. Sometimes, as in the case of our month in Austin, I focus on a point in time and… Read More ›
Paris – Early Days at Home in the 11th Arrondissement
When I searched for an apartment in Paris, I had a handful of requirements: affordable (which, in Paris, is a relative term); close to shopping and “locals” restaurants; and walking distance to the more famous sites of the city center…. Read More ›
First Stop: A Weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia
With everything we own squirreled away in Philly, we set off on our “Welcome home. We’ll be back in August” tour. The first stop was to visit our eldest, Mike, and his wife, Emily in Charlottesville, Virginia. This feels like… Read More ›
The Valley of the Beautiful Women: Eger, Hungary
Pat ran ahead to take photos, so I wasn’t surprised to learn the raucous laughter emanated from a troupe of women aping for his camera. All wore matching, blue, calico smocks over bleached white blouses which perfectly matched their frothy… Read More ›
The World In Between 