After 37 years, I returned to this singular Greek island — virtually a country to itself in size and culture — and brought Thor along to meet “glorious Kriti.” NOTE: A lot of “Life” lately makes it difficult to spend much time at the keyboard, so I invite you in the upcoming weeks to revisit
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, part 1: Rethymno Read More »
Come time-travel with me as Thor and I drive a rocky passage to the sea, and I flashback to my first Cretan hike down the Gorge of Samaria. NOTE: Painful stenosis flareup continues, so I’m still “grounded” from my keyboard except for very brief sessions. Here’s a rerun of cherished trips to the “glorious island
A Rambling Writer Flashback: Hiking Gorges of Southern Crete Read More »
Originally published 2010 In building story world of Lacing Up For Murder I had to figure out why I was so fascinated with the resort community. There are three levels to any neighborhood. First you have the permanent residents, the people who anchor the community working in the stores, at the bank, the medical clinic,
My Mountain Community Read More »
I admire avid travelers who can recount events, name famous places, and give a coherent travelogue on the spur of the moment. I am not one of them. Since I have never had a reliable memory, I experience travel. I might close my eyes and recall the scent of saffron and cinnamon, the lights on
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Originally published Fall, 2017 The husband and I begin conversations, as we often do, that travels down many highways, side roads and dirt paths. Last night we found ourselves in the land of place names. I have spent most of my life in the West. Two places rank up the most years: California, where I
Place Names: An Observation of Culture Read More »
