An oil painting of a lit candle.

Sight Unseen

A blind expat's musings on life, death and the Trump era

April 24, 2026 | Rome, Italy
A place for rowboats and fun.

Holes

Information abundance can become a sickness that makes you wistful.

France and Italy take a different post-August approach.

La Rentrée

September's post-vacation return differs between France and Italy, but both cultures treasure their fuss.