As part of a bi-annual public art exhibit, a huge marble cross has stretched itself out in front of Santa Croce, right behind our apartment.  It sprang up overnight last weekend and I walked into the plaza to find this transformation Saturday morning.  It was early, and quiet.  The few people who were there wandered […]

Last night I went outside to get a little evening exercise.  The air was shockingly crisp.  I immediately felt a chill slip inside my jacket.  I exhaled. Not since last winter had I seen my breath.  Having been cooped-up all day working in the apartment, it was invigorating to step into an autumn night.  Our […]