

At Home in Florence
During our most recent visit to Florence, we stayed at the Hotel Morandi Alla Crocetta on via Laura. Once a 16th century convent, the hotel exudes a well-worn and comfortable elegance. The reception area of the hotel. Another view of the hotel's reception area. We saw nothing to suggest its previous life as a nunnery. Our room had tall ceilings, a loft, and a wood armoire that I would have loved to bring home. We found a bowl of fresh fruit on the desk. A photo taken from the


Writing Prompt Wednesday
On the first Wednesday of each month, I'll post an image or a written prompt for you to use as a writing warm-up. Use the photo or written prompt to inspire a poem, flash fiction, short story, or anything else you'd like to try. If you successfully submit your piece for publication, please let me know so I can take a peek at your creation.