Have no idea when this snow storm occurred. But, wow!

Edna Ferber, So Big

January seems like a good time to look back on the pleasures of the last year and relish them again.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/vatican-museum-will-return-parthenon-sculptures-to-greece-180981354/

As described in the wonderful book entitled I Capture the Castle.

Highly recommend this lovely book! By the author of the book that became the basis for the wonderful Disney movie, 101 Dalmations. This film was my son’s absolute favorite as he was growing up.

Nary a month goes by that Florence or her art are not written about in the New York Times or other major east coast publications. You won’t get a complaint from me! I love that city and her art as much or more than anyone!

The most recent article is this one:

Back by popular demand, Rudy sent me more images of New Year’s decorations from Japan, taken today, January 2, 2023