The Hotel Syracuse. That was my improptu inspiration. My fascination with hotels and old architecture. My fascination with the unknown, stories and history that could not be…… Read more “Motel, Hotel, Holiday Inn”
Category: Italy
Angotti’s | Keeping It Family | Syracuse, New York
{My order of Angotti’s eggplant rollatini: 1/4 of the way devoured} Angotti’s Family Restaurant is located at 725 Burnet Avenue in Syracuse, New York; it’s been open, running and stuffing bellies…… Read more “Angotti’s | Keeping It Family | Syracuse, New York”
Where You Belong
“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” – Nelson Mandela, A Long…… Read more “Where You Belong”
Among Mountains
I. “When Life Gives You Lemons…” Make Lemonade. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to help my mom–she told me that I could write–an article…… Read more “Among Mountains”
Italia: Brescia
Piazza della LoggiaIn 2009, due to a familial connection and the power of the “All-High-and-Mighty Facebook,” I had the opportunity to get in contact with one of my…… Read more “Italia: Brescia”
Wanting to Spread My Wings… Again
Sarah and I were watching my hero, Anthony Bourdain, Sunday morning. That morning we had given into defeat, officially staying up after tossing and turning all night…… Read more “Wanting to Spread My Wings… Again”
Thoughts and Ideas Being Not-So-Transparent
Today, seven years ago, my maternal grandmother passed away. Yes, I miss her and that goes without saying. The notion of this dawned on me this morning. …… Read more “Thoughts and Ideas Being Not-So-Transparent”
