Living on a lake, waiting for an Italian Visa is conducive to reading, I have found! If I can’t be in Italy, at least I can read about it! And time travel as well. What could be better than that?

Loved this non-fiction book. Highly recommend.

This book is written in a different style than an ordinary novel. I very much enjoyed.

And today I get to begin:

Update: I finished all 3 books. If you are interested in reading them, I’d suggest reading Disobedient first and then Blood, Water, Paint. The book on Renaissance women can be enjoyed at any time. I loved all 3!

They are so cute!

Sundown. Reflected at the lake. December. Stunning.

I spotted a cardinal around my bird feeder and I went gaga! I haven’t seen one of these vividly colored birds in 35 years! I love them!

And I grabbed my phone and took as many pics and videos as I could before it flew away.

I was delighted when I spotted the same bird/his or her cousin or sibling or…who knows? the following morning.

I’m no birding expert, but I never see a cardinal feeding in the afternoons.

Not where or what I expected for December of this year! The events of this whole year have been unexpected. But, making the best of what is still a blessing nonetheless! and grateful for beautiful friendships that have helped me along the way!

Every 25 years Rome celebrates a Jubilee, during which modern day pilgrims flock to Rome. In 2025 the city expects to have 30,000,000 visitors alone. The Jubilee effectively begins on December 25, 2024.

Make your plans accordingly! I’ll be avoiding Rome all year long!

It’s the 21st century so of course there is a website: https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html

Think of doing this work!!

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.