Jeff—Saturday
October 12th has always meant Columbus Day to me,
perhaps because I grew up in a largely Italian neighborhood. A shout out to you, Sis.
This year, friends invited us to join them at their home in southwestern
Tuscany close by where Umbria meets up with Lazio. It gave us the opportunity
of celebrating the big day in the old country though, not to anyone’s surprise
I’m sure, Columbus Day isn’t celebrated in Italy. Still, in this part of Italy today happens to
be the festival day for welcoming the beginning of olive harvest. We’ll be headed there shortly.
It’s said that Greeks and Italians are “Same Face, Same
Race,” and each language has that same phrase.
But as similar as they are, Tuscany has a unique captivating beauty. Here’s just a portion of what we’ve seen—thus
far.
—Jeff
My Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 2, 4:00-5:00 PM
Dallas, TX
BOUCHERCON–Hyatt Regency Dallas
Moderating, “If I Could Turn Back Time,” with
Joe Clifford, Laura McHugh, Hannah McKinnon, Lissa Marie Redmond, and Scott Von
Doviak
Sunday, November 3, 8:30-9:30 AM
Dallas, TX
BOUCHERCON –Hyatt Regency Dallas
Panelist, “Detectives Overseas” with Ian
Hamilton, Ragnar Jonasson, Michael Sears, and Stanley Trollip, moderated by
Nancy Tingley
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Wonderful! Enjoy your visit. Is it time for Kaldis to be called in to help on an international case as well. . .perhaps one rooted in Tuscany??
ReplyDeleteMAJOR APOLOGY FOLKS. I somehow missed all of the comments for last week's post, and as you know how much of a stickler I am to immediate responsiveness, I have no excuse other than to blame my frenetic weekend of four separate flights to get back to the US and a mail function that sent all MIE comments into JUNK--no editorial comment intended. :) Anyway, I shall not let it happen again. Jackie and Joel, you're absolutely right about Kaldis coming to Tuscany...the plot is hatching!
DeleteMay we all live on Via Dell Amore. What a lovely visit. Me jealous? Maybe a pinch...
ReplyDeleteFunny, I thought of you EvKa as we stood on Via Dell Amore... Always was a Dell comics fan.
DeleteMy brother, I would complain that you are making me homesick, but I will be there in a couple of months. Besides, you will be in my NYC home in a few days. I am planning a Tuscan meal. Bring hugs.
ReplyDeleteYOU are the embodiment of Tuscany in life, style, and--of course--cooking. Thanks for easing us back into NYC, sis.
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ReplyDeleteI understand your bridging thought, Lenny, but actually that one's in Venice. :)
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