time is ticking in a downward spiral, time to pack and reflect on the visit. time to be grateful , humble of the experience. thursday is approaching and i have mixed feelings – but, am happy to be on my way home. i need to be in a familiar environment, get back to my daily …

time is winding down, and I am at the last 10 days to my stateside trip. it’s been interesting to say the least. but, now I’m ready to return back to italy and get back in my old routine.

the snow falls slowly, building up – each flake one ontop the other, pushing down upon each other. building a white winter landscape. rolling hills smooth out, hiding fallen twigs, branches, rocks etc. white as far as the eye can see, intersected by plowed roadways.  the snow covered backs of deers as they move about …

seems like only yesterday that i arrived, and now it’s down to less than two weeks. In a way I’ll be glad to get back home. anyway, it’s snowing again today not as much as predicted just a few inches of snow.  all in all a chillaxing day.

at this point i do miss being home. miss my routines , morning rituals ( fancy words for routines ) and my friends. I miss speaking italian.  anyway, i have another couple of weeks and then it’s homeward bound.

well the weather is in for another change from a storm to calm back to another storm. which if as predicted should bring a burst of snow and then followed by the hot air, which should bring flooding to some areas.  hopefully this will be wrong, at least the flooding part.

the weekend calls for at least 12 inches of snow in the area. anyway, have all the things necessary to wait out the storm. I must admit that i do miss being home, and the day to day routines.  they have become a part of who i am. in any event I will enjoy the …

I think of you from time to time, and when i close my eyes and see your smile, hear your voice it makes me feel at peace with myself. I miss you my dearest friend. I remember you fondly, and with the passing of each day your memories stay strong within me. I will never …

a new year has begun, and with a new year it’s a new fresh start. in any event happy new year…