Monthly Archives: December 2023

Two Hands

Sadly, no one had a response for my previous tombola, asking you to name where I was. Before I give the answer, I’d like to extend the invitation to my followers outside the US to see if they know the … Continue reading

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Where Am I? (14)

I’ve enjoyed this occasional series for years, since 2014, posting a photo from a particular vantage point and asking readers to identify the place. I’m often very impressed when people quickly figure out my location! In celebration of my one-thousandth … Continue reading

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Venetian Emoji #19

The tombola continues! I’m still celebrating, now with blog post #1,002 today. The last tombola winner was Fran. I appreciate everyone who leaves comments, likes a post, and enters the contests. Keep on staying in touch! I’ve been posting these … Continue reading

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PSA: Have Some Selfie Control

I’m briefly interrupting my celebration of my one thousandth blog post and the tombola (raffle) that ends tonight to bring you this story. Here’s a PSA (public service announcement): Follow your gondolier’s instructions, please! A couple days ago tourists in … Continue reading

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1,000 Is a Lotta Love for Venice

Woohoo! This is post number one thousand! When I started writing back in 2012 I had no idea I would write this much or for this long. I’m still enjoying it and will keep going. Hope you’re enjoying it too! … Continue reading

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My First Bookseller

The second tombola has closed and we have new winners! My question was apparently a difficult one, and I had only two entrants, so BOTH of them are winners today: Wilson and Shawn. Congratulations! Today’s post is number 999!!! I’m … Continue reading

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