We began our journey in 1998 and continue to this day with over 20 years of change and growth, both individually and as partners. With each passing year, our commitment to this adventure in relationship becomes even stronger. The ongoing notation of the many twists and turns is extremely important to us for several reasons: […]
Today we begin the process of writing, blogging and filming! Here we go on this wild adventure of writing our book (working title: Under the Tuscan Thumb—10 years of trying to live in Italy as true Italians). As usual, one of us begins a story then the other rewrites it any way they think might […]
old GR65 sign On a brisk, cool Saturday morning in September, we set out on our trek through the French countryside. From Rue de Saint Jacques in the town of Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques, toward Toulouse, the trail known as the GR 65, wends its way through some of the prettiest French villages in the country. […]
We decided to take a big walk! Sometimes it’s helpful to symbolize life’s journey by creating a walk that challenges us with everyday trials, on our way to a special destination. It’s even more powerful when that path is one that’s served as The Way for millions of pilgrims over centuries of soulful walking. all […]
The following song describes the importance of honing our focus, intuition and discernment. The lyrics urge us into the state of: “Knowing good from the bad, sifting lies from the facts, what to hold to the heart or simply let go.” Making those essential and critical decisions is how we navigate the challenges and create […]
Heading home from a morning outing, we decided to take the back way, the short cut through the country roads. One particular road is especially curious. Who thought this up? Not only is it the skinniest of all roads, but it makes two 90 degree turns at the narrowest stretch, which happens to be at […]
Ah, Spring! It’s that magical season that reminds us that what was closed and silent begins to open, open, open. life begins to move Immediately in front of us is the most incredible display of hope and faith in each new day. The Tuscan spring of this year arrives in all its splendor. Millions. No, […]
Layers of a taste treat at Da Quei Ganzi We just finished hosting our first In Touch In Tuscany retreat at the beautiful Villa Il Trebbiolo just outside of Florence. Scott Colglazier led us all through an intriguing process of Rediscovering the Fire of Everyday Life. After the retreat concluded, Cheryl and I offered an […]
Real life experience Belonging is really important to us, although we’ve never been joiners in any traditional sense. We never had a desire to be Italian, even though we joke about our quest to become “true Italians.” That, of course, could never happen. Nor do we intend to become naturalized citizens of this fascinating country, […]
Following is our virtual CD, which was our original way of sharing new music, posted immediately after writing and recording in our home studio—exactly as it happened on that day. However, as of August 1, 2013, we opened a new site which not only includes the latest music, but ALL of our music beginning in […]
