creative solutions Bicycles have clearly been a major mode of transportation in cities around the world for decades—especially in Europe. Nothing new about that. But with each great idea comes a few new problems to solve. For example: theft, maintenance, safety, storage, and more. But those problems are becoming a thing of the past with […]

The Ancient Wall Lucca is an unforgettable Tuscan town. As if time has stood still, the ancient brick walls enclose the city, keeping their promise to protect it. Now rather than being closed off with enormous wood and iron doors, the wall is punctuated with open arches through which people flow freely to enjoy the […]

The Reason to Stay lyrics are about “Questioning the Dream.” There is an inevitable period of any soulful journey where plans fall apart, losses mount, energy dissipates—we wonder where we are, and where we’re going. Activities that once seemed so vibrant and alive are suddenly without animation or meaning. We were still searchers at that […]

June 24, 2004 Ah, to be property owners in Italy! The day finally arrived, after four unbelievably frustrating years of waiting. All that remained was the simple exchange of signatures for a key—or so we thought! 7:00 am We awakened fresh and excited for the special day to unfold. It was the long-awaited meeting with […]