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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Henry Nilsson


Wine, Cheese, and Mild Confusion
So our final day in my beloved Florence arrived… and I was already sad to leave the city... but I had no idea it would turn out as rough as it did. Something strange happened to me on my final morning... I got "dizzy." Was it perhaps the cause of excessive amounts of wine window Aperol Spritzes? No. At least I don't think so. My dizzy was not your average “ stood up too fast ” or " overindulged " dizzy... but the full-on spinning room of doom dizzy. Ya. Not fun. During that
Joanna
Oct 3011 min read


Last Supper in Rome... Literally
I caught sight of the pastry counter and motioned to the server that I’d like to take a closer look. You’d think I’d asked to inspect their cash register. He gave me a haughty once-over, then sharply informed me I wasn’t allowed past the second step.
Oh...
Ok.
It felt so unnecessarily cold… completely dismissive. Even the lady inside, behind the counter, could do nothing but glare at me.
So… I left.
Unmistakenly banished... again.
Joanna
Oct 254 min read


The New York Meal Deal #2
Continuation of our New York culinary tour... Fast food, casual spots, fine dining, street eats... our exploration of gluttony! Table of...
Joanna
Nov 9, 20227 min read


Ahead by Half a Century
Ugh... the dreaded day had finally arrived. My 50th birthday. It's a tough one, suddenly realizing that you're old. I remember feeling...
Joanna
Oct 25, 20226 min read


Right through the Very Heart of it
I have to mention ZeeCee and Richard's arrival before I dive back into my Bucket List bonanza. They flew from Paris... all the way over...
Joanna
Oct 24, 20225 min read


Hurry Up & Wait
I have had to endure the unfortunate experience of having to check out of my boutique luxury retreat... Goodbye comfortable bed......
Joanna
Feb 8, 20185 min read
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