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October 10, 2007

Blogging Note

Donald Pittenger writes:

Dear Blowhards --

I'm back from Italy.

And I've been awake for [checks watch, tries to do calculation] 24 hours minus a five-minute catnap. Awoke at a hotel near Milan's Malpensa airport around 4:50 a.m. and, as I type this, it's just after 7:45 p.m. here in Seattle, nine time-zones away.

I left a post or two in the queue and will start with that tomorrow after scrolling through what Michael has posted since September 20th. (Thank you, Michael, for taking up the slack.)

While traveling, I made notes for potential articles and will get going on those. By the way, despite my skepticism, I did find yet another can of little-known (outside Italy) late-19th century painters to open up and write about.

Gotta collect what's left of my wits. More later.

Ciao!

Later,

Donald

posted by Donald at October 10, 2007




Comments

Finally!
Welcome home - and waiting impatiently for the articles.

Posted by: Tat on October 10, 2007 11:49 PM



Hey, great to have you back. Looking forward to learning more about your adventures. Pix? But first you probably need a good sleep ...

Posted by: Michael Blowhard on October 11, 2007 10:35 AM



Man, oh man, am I looking forward to you opening the "can" of those Italian painters. I've got an Italophile friend just back from there, and she'll want to hear everything you have to say, too.

So, welcome back DP!

Posted by: PatrickH on October 11, 2007 1:22 PM






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