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  • U is for: Unusually Pastalicious!

    With a big glass of a bold Tuscan Cab poured generously, I have intentionally taken the evening off of a very long day. I had a nail appointment, a phone conference with my Program Mentor, a job interview, and visited… Continue reading

    U is for: Unusually Pastalicious!
  • T is for: Of Towers and Tombs

    My girls are young and strong, making me ponder exactly when it was that I got old and decrepit. Was it 40? 50? Oh God, please let me be able to walk to the bathroom on my own when I’m… Continue reading

    T is for: Of Towers and Tombs
  • S is for Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

    We last left off speeding along at about 150 mph on our way from Venice to Florence. In case you missed my love of all things high-speed train, I’ll say it again: High-speed rail is just about as wonderful as… Continue reading

    S is for Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

Liesa Buren

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