Blogs from Pianezza, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

This whole blog thing is a weird one. Its completely selfish and you hope that people care enough to read about your thoughts, your whereabouts, and your adventures. You also hope that it’s good enough that not only will people finish reading but people will also read the next one. But for me, there is more something that makes this even more interesting. And that’s the people that actually read my blog or at least those on my “subscribers list.” The interesting part of this list is the fact that in the 16 people that receive emails every time I write a blog, and three of them happen to be three of my favorite writers: Paul Gatling, The Rev. Roger Joslin, and my Mom. It is an honor to have your favorite writers read your writings. ... read more

I have a few tattoos. Three to be exact. But one is sorta big and attracts some attention. I enjoy the attention because I’m proud of it and what it means to me. Always enjoy explaining them to people. So, of course when Laura asked me about it I was happy to explain and have her then explain to her mother in Italian. Of course she was talking about the big one but I always refer people back to the small one on the inside of my wrist. I explained that the day my Dad dropped me off for college he and my mom wrote me a small card. I love my mom’s version of the story now in hindsight. She says that she bought the card and signed it and in doing so made sure ... read more

You are probably asking yourself how it is possible for someone to write so many blog entries when his track record proves to be less than consistent. Of course three isn’t a huge number but its almost to the point of every other day. I am worried that my loyal readers might find this too stressful and too much to read. Well, will tell you the reason for my overload of blog entries and maybe the explanation will also help you to read through all of the sudden madness. One word: espresso. Taking shots of espresso was never something I was jumping at the bit to do or to try. But then again, that is why I travel. To say corny phrases like, “when in Rome.” And to do exactly as the Romans do. So I ... read more

So, I’m back. For how long? Who knows. I have this little problem with publishing things that I don’t like. And for me to approve anything, I must be motivated and 100% behind a post. I am sure you are saying a blog isn’t meant to be that special or that good, but I assure you I came up with at least another 1,000 excuses not to continue my blog, even after a measly 10 entries. LIFE happens. Before I begin, lets go back shall we? Korea: LIFE changing? To say the least. Ups and downs? Like the T-Express at Everland-uh (look it up). Drama? Enough to rival a moderate episode of The Jersey Shore. Friendships? Check. Heartbreak and love? You bet. Torturous and overly stressful work? Unfortunately. Weirdo’s? Too many to count. Regrets? A few ... read more