Firenze, Italia

I am here in the beautiful city of Florence. It is our second day here so we are becoming more and more familiar with its streets and people. When you travel, you learn quickly what you like and don't like. Like: Florence, Don't like: Rome. And I mean, yeah, Rome is great for the obvious reasons (Coloseum, ancient ruins, Vatican, etc.), but it really is just another hot, stinky and busy city. There is nothing wrong with that, it just wasn't my favorite. I think it was good to start with Rome, get the worst over with and now I can enjoy the company of those who don't mind that I am not familiar with the language. People are happier the further north we go. I wish everyone the chance to travel to different parts of the world. It is a very good thing. Tomorrow we tour the churches. What a life!

Ciao!

Top 10 Fav. Songs, 7.20.06

Most of these are solid, but let me tell you something...It is dang hard to figure out your favorite songs of all time. I have no doubt that every year, maybe even every week, some of these will be exchanged for newly discovered captivating songs. But for now:

1. Unfold - Jason Mraz
2. Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
3. Because I Told You So - Jonatha Brooke
4. Learning to Fly - Tom Petty
5. King of Sorrow - Sade
6. Guestcheck - Tristan Prettyman
7. Nobody knows me at all - The Weepies
8. Glory Bound (acoustic) - Martin Sexton
9. Building A Mystery - Sarah Mclachlan
10. Out of Habit - Ani DiFranco

Peace be with you...

TOP 5 as of 7.6.06

On the glorious ride back from Colorado (the colorful state) I was asked the question: "What are your top five song artists?" Everyone in the car had a chance to respond, each taking their time. As I pondered, I felt good about the five I chose. When it comes down to it, each of these artists have been with me through different times of my life. It is kind of cool to look back on memories and hear a song playing in your head. It spices up life a bit...

1. The Beatles
2. Tom Petty
3. Guster
4. Jason Mraz
5. Tristan Prettyman