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Journey of a thousand miles (or two): Phase 4a

March 20, 2023

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but before that first step lie a bunch of preliminary tasks. … More Journey of a thousand miles (or two): Phase 4a

Thoughts on the political economy of Cuba, Jan-2023

February 11, 2023

Our recent trip to Cuba was fascinating. What a beautiful place — plenty of history, and the arts, music, and architecture are legendary. The people of Cuba face many challenges, not least the 60+ year old economic embargo by the United States. But the Cuban people are resilient, and manage to move ahead even if … More Thoughts on the political economy of Cuba, Jan-2023

The bicycle adventure that wasn’t; The restoration project that was

October 8, 2021

Our summer plans to cycle the Pacific Coast were obliterated by a yurt. … More The bicycle adventure that wasn’t; The restoration project that was

Let’s Blow This Pop Stand

May 16, 2020

Two months after entering lockdown on Spain’s Costa Brava, we (Tony, Joy, and dog Brighton) returned to the US. This is the story of our trip home. … More Let’s Blow This Pop Stand

Dancing on the Titanic, Part 2: Italy 6-Feb to 26-Feb

May 1, 2020

An idyllic three weeks in February, touring Tuscany, Umbria, and Sardinia just before the coronavirus got real… … More Dancing on the Titanic, Part 2: Italy 6-Feb to 26-Feb

Dancing on the Decks of the Titanic (Part 1): France 15-Jan to 6-Feb

April 23, 2020

These days of coronavirus lockdown have us all a bit dispirited. I’m going to relive the fun time of our recent past: the halcyon period immediately before the iceberg emerged from the mist. … More Dancing on the Decks of the Titanic (Part 1): France 15-Jan to 6-Feb