A Rambling Writer Rerun: Italy, part 2: The Roman Colosseum
Your retro virtual vacation to Italy 2008 with Thor and me launches with a deep dive into ancient Rome and its signature Colosseum that hosted
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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Italy, part 1: Highlights
Caught in the doldrums? Come join Thor and me for a retro virtual vacation in Italy 2008! Thor and I joined forces in a later-life
The Rambling Writer Book Review: The Marcus Didius Falco historical detective novels by Lindsey Davis
Ancient Rome comes to vivid, quirky life in the Marcus Didius Falco mystery series by Lindsey Davis. I confess, I have a bit of a
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Greek Island Easter
Join me for memories of Easter celebration on a Greek island. NOTE: I’m revisiting memories of my first backpacking trip around Greece in 1981, including
The Rambling Writer Book Review: THE SCHEMES OF DRAGONS and THE WIZARD’S NEMESIS by Dave Smeds
The wizardry and plots only thicken with books #2 and #3 in this epic struggle of humans versus dragons in a vividly original fantasy world.
A Rambling Writer Guest Post: Geologist Thor Talks Marble
Join my paleontologist/geologist husband Thor Hansen as he talks about our fascination with marble pebbles we collect on Greek beaches. Today we talk about marble.
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 21: Sacred Symbols and Shrines
A last tour of the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology, with an eye on the artifacts of sacred symbols and shrines. NOTE: Of course, Thor and
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 20: The Minoan Earth Goddess
Treasures in the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology illustrate the story of the ancient goddess of nature and fertility. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had
The Rambling Writer recalls Thailand and Lunar New Year Celebrations
Join Thor and me as we celebrate Lunar New Year in Bangkok, starting with traditional Thai dancers. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 19: Minoan Burial Practices
Join Thor and me as we visit a Minoan cemetery and admire the painted larnakes — earthenware caskets — and grave offerings in museums on
The Rambling Writer: Thor’s Minoan Fresco Reproductions
After our latest trip to Crete and other Greek islands, where Thor and I admired the restorations of beautiful Minoan frescoes, Thor decided to paint
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 18: Minoan Frescoes
Join Thor and me as we marvel at the glorious, joyful images capturing slices of life in the vanished Minoan culture. NOTE: Of course, Thor
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 17: Iraklion Museum, Architecture & Art
We continue our tour of the fabulous Museum of Archaeology with a focus on architecture, pottery development, and other arts. NOTE: Of course, Thor and