Two things....

1. I got glasses to correct a little astigmatism in both eyes. I can make out faces from farther away, and I'm becoming a pro at cleaning my lenses while I lecture the masses at the podium.

and

2. The pictures from Italy are done. Go here to watch the slideshow.

My traveling partner

Oh, the places you'll go ... with D.J. G-mom.
No, the pictures aren't up yet, but here's a sample. Grandmother and I had just boarded our Mercedes-Benz tour bus in the Rome airport when we took this shot. I think it's the only picture of us that doesn't include at least one glass of red wine in the frame.

Buono giorno

The pictures from Italy are coming, dear readers. Grandmother and I had an amazing time overseas, and I can't wait to share it with you. I'll upload the pictures this weekend while I sip my last bottle of their wonderful red wine. Grazie.

Five years later

Memorial in Brooklyn Heights
Originally uploaded by typingelbow.

This memorial was burning brightly on the promenade in Brooklyn Heights tonight. Here are a few other photos.