Autumn Earth

Autumn Earth

by | Oct 20, 2013 | Garden, Thoughts

Fall is a season of contrasts. Besides the obvious color change of leaves, there is a distinct softness in the air, a kind of fuzzy morning haze, with warm afternoons, cool evenings and if you’re lucky and the skies are clear, a chance of a green flash over the...
Black Madonna Sighting

Black Madonna Sighting

by | Aug 31, 2013 | European Markets, Italy

The quaint village of Monopoli, Italy nestles into the Adriatic, just south of Pulignano a Mare. Our tour guide, Daniela, thought there might be a Black Madonna, my sought-after Goddess, in the local church. Our bus parked at the picturesque harbor which is surrounded...