DECLINE An Affliction SimonSeptember 28, 20230 "I’m okay if you don’t consider old age an affliction." My good and thoughtful friend The photo is of...
Maxims No Regrets SimonSeptember 27, 20230 Good days bring you happiness. Bad days bring you experience. This optimistic saying was on a Postcrossing card...
Motivation Ride or Race? SimonSeptember 25, 20230 "Are you on a ride or in a race? On a ride you enjoy the experience. In a race you’re trying to win. Which...
Maxims Sin SimonSeptember 18, 20230 "It's not a sin to get knocked down; it's a sin to stay down." Carl Brashear...
Maxims Crying Babies SimonNovember 14, 20190 "The only thing worse than babies crying during services is not having any babies in the congregation."...
Politics On Political Limits SimonMay 15, 20180 “Anyone can govern Italy, but it is pointless to do so.” Benito Mussolini...
Ideas Gullo Dynamics SimonJune 20, 20100 Our very good guide on the walking tour on the Cinque Terre was Alejandro Gullo. He allowed us to call him...
Travel Animals in Italy SimonJune 11, 20100 Some people when they travel see lots of cultural stuff. Like churches and other historic sights. When we travel we...
Ideas Trompe L’Oeil SimonJune 5, 20100 The building across from our hotel in Santa Margherita The decorations on this building are not real. They are...
Maxims Italian Maxim June 4, 2010 SimonJune 4, 20100 France exists so that you can drive to Italy. James May, Top Gear. English Author Bonus: Two Italian...