Author Archives: Howard Goldman

“A fool is one who admires other cities without visiting Rome.”    – Francesco Petrarca Perhaps it’s the wet, wintery Spring, or a tumultuous Italian political climate: Rome welcomes us refreshingly cleansed of the crush of wanton tourism. We arrive … Continue reading →

“…and if I ain’t happy here, then I ain’t happy nowhere     New Mexico rain, when my mind starts to roam.”                             -Micheal Hearn, Taos cowboy singer … Continue reading →

Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down, isn’t it a pity Doesn’t seem to be a shadow in the city Cool town, evening in the city Dressing so fine and looking … Continue reading →