We have just had an “episode” with one of our parents, all of whom are just under or over 90 years of age. One of the possible outcomes of this event would be the inability to drive. It got me thinking about how dependent we are on the car, and what a huge life changer [...]
Archive for November, 2010
Growing Old in Italy
Posted in Life, Meaning in Life on November 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Architecture in Orvieto, Italy’s cemetery
Posted in Adventures in Italy Teachers, Orvieto Experiences, Orvieto Italy on November 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
In May 2011, DJ Pettitt will be leading a photography/painting workshop for us in Orvieto. Her work is exceptional. One of her favorite subjects is angels. This fall Kristi and I went to Orvieto’s cemetery, located off the rock, to look for angels that might interest her. There were plenty, but what attracted my attention, [...]
Painting and playing in Orvieto, Italy
Posted in Adventures in Italy Teachers, Art instruction, Learning Vacations, Orvieto Italy on November 4, 2010 | 6 Comments »
It is hard to believe that we are back nearly four weeks from our last workshop this fall. That last workshop was fun and productive with an energetic group creating and playing into each night. Misty Mawn led a talented group in making journals and then filling them with inspiration from Orvieto. The character of [...]
