This video is on the last page of our book “Time to Partner.” After nearly 13 years since we began the personal journey together, and after 5 iterations of the book, we pause to reflect on what it means to us looking back. Note: You may also enjoy the digital version of the book called […]
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 […]
Duct tape. The miracle material was invented in 1942. the Italian version Since then, it has been acclaimed as the perfect solution to fix just about anything, from a broken pipe to aircraft. More recently, its versatility has brought it to the forefront of fashion design, bizarre costumes, competitions, and even sitcoms. We thought we’d […]
Unfortunately, it’s true. One year ago I visited family in Indiana. Strolling from the plane to the baggage claim, I admired the Weir Cook Terminal at the new Indianapolis International Airport. I thoroughly enjoyed the architecture, the open spaces and the great environment that had been created. It was functional yet beautiful. Nice! Job well […]
My name is Emerson, and I have a problem. I’m not too proud to admit it. It became apparent to me the other day when I was shaving. We all have routines. Right? And sometimes they become so repetitive that we go into “auto pilot” mode and don’t even need to think about it anymore. […]
Making a commitment to someone you love may seem easy. No big deal. But, as we all know, living out that commitment is something else entirely. Here’s a brief sketch of our trail of ad hoc commitments—some of it may sound familiar, particular, or perhaps even peculiar. 5th Dimension We met at Miami University in […]
We’ve taken up “stamp collecting” in Italy. Not stamp collecting No, I’m not talking about keeping a dusty book full of various century-old Italian stamps. Instead, it’s about the very contemporary art of “stamping” in Italy. Now that’s worthwhile and is of utmost concern . . . and it’s a lot more fun! This is […]
Warning! Self-reflection under a magnifying glass may cause serious burns. Up Close and Personal As you may know, a little over two months ago we decided to move in a new direction—to write the story of this Italian adventure, documenting details and quirky happenings along the way. We’ve shared our feelings and many conversations as […]
the tables are set There is nothing quite like hearing Italian conversation in the background. Even the banter of everyday chatter can be a beautiful melody, because that is how Italian is meant to be spoken. It’s fluid, poetic. We are fortunate to live among native Florentine Italians in this casale, farmhouse, perched high on […]
Click! A familiar sound. The green and orange lights come on. The recording studio is officially open—we’re back “on the air.” Wrapped Around the Guitar Pausing for just a moment as I sit there, arms wrapped around the guitar, my mind flashes back to a sun-filled morning in late May when we spontaneously wrote this […]
