The ID Card Story

This morning I was at Florence city hall, getting the certificate that proves that I do indeed have a right to be here.

I happened to be doing this in the same office where, about three years ago, city officials discovered an interesting error in my files. Remembering the episode made me grin in [...]

Hey, What Happened?

Friends! Despite my resolve to post every day this month, I didn’t post yesterday. Yes, it is true.

And I have a note from my doctor. So I hope you’ll excuse me.

Well, rather than a note, I have a series of lab results that say, “Dear madam, do you realize you’re running on [...]

Staying Creatively Healthy

Taking basic care of your health is one of those things that most people consider a necessity, and not just a luxury for the few.

Of course, nobody likes to spend a lot of time and money on their health. We’d all rather be healthy and feeling good all the time, without expending much [...]

The Half Hour That Saves My Day

I’ve started taking 30-minute walks and I try to take one every day. It’s amazing what 30 minutes of walking will do for your mood. I’m posting this partly to remind myself to do it, because I’m always convincing myself that I don’t have time for a walk on those days when I need [...]