Hi. Hello. How are you?
I sat down next to her in the sand and said “Hi.” A soft foreign tongue replied “Hello.” Smiling I said, “How are you?” She offered a warm smile back and said, “I’m good. . .” Camera in hand I asked, “May I photograph you?” “Yes, but I don’t take good photos” was her bashful reply. […]
Fly Like Eddie
I can speak French, which is really no big deal since a lot of people speak French. But I learned this beautiful language from 2nd graders at a private school in Portland, OR and I’m guessing not too many people can say that. I am fluent in French kids games and 2nd grader jokes. During my […]
Outrun the Police
When I was 18 years old I found out I could run faster than the police. At least in Italy. It’s a good thing, too, because I’ve heard it’s nearly impossible to get out of the Italian prison system once you’re in it. In 1987 I spent three months backpacking around Europe with a good […]