Parmesan Cheeseheads

As we initially explored our new apartment several weeks ago, we came across a dusty box in the attic. Inside we found—

We’ve done a lot since we moved to Parma about five weeks ago. This is a summary based on a letter that Larry Godding recently wrote to his…

Passeggiata is the term Italians use for strolling along the streets, taking in the sights. During our first week in Parma, Italy, we went…

Our first morning in Parma, Italy, on July 13, 2016, was full of anticipation. After we ate breakfast in our Airbnb apartment, Valentina…

Today is the day! The long awaited day. It is now Monday, July 11, 2016. We woke up with a sense of anticipation. One last breakfast at our…

On the day before we were to fly to Italy, the local Madison, Wisconsin newspaper ran a “fill in the caption” contest due to the annual…

We just accomplished our last major milestone before heading off to live in Italy. Up to this point, we had sold or given away all of our…

In a Capitol-centric model of Dane County, Madison is like the inner solar system. The Capitol itself is like the Sun. Remember, though…

I was already reasonably happy when I awoke on the morning of the 4th of July, 2016. A good breakfast and strong coffee did nothing to…