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  • Chrysanthemum!!!

    Today I ventured over to Volunteer Park Conservatory to take a look at chrysanthemums as a future entry into my sketching notebook. The Chrysanthemum found at the local shops are not the blooms that compete at this annual show! A member docent shared that there are 13 categories represented here. She noted that overall, this…

    MSRitzman

    November 2, 2025
    2022 Color
  • Venice in 8 Hours

    Venice in 8 Hours

    After avoiding Venice for 30 years … I am here in the mysterious city for 8 hours. Know the passages and bridges… … and the ‘squares’ – campi (large squares), campielli (tiny squares), or corti (small squares within residential) The iconic Venice views … curated Venice with people on a not so crowded day A…

    MSRitzman

    October 19, 2025
    Travel & Tours
  • Giusti Garden Verona

    Giusti Garden Verona

    What a gem for an escape from the city. Located in the Veronetta district of Verona on Via Giusti. Privately owned by the Giusti family since 15th century. In 1406, this property was next to the Postumian Way (an ancient Roman military road constructed in 148 BC that ran across northern Italy) . The site…

    MSRitzman

    October 19, 2025
    Travel & Tours
  • Verona Vistas

    Verona Vistas

    On Sunday we took the funicular for some stunning views over the city. Here are details from a morning walk. Buona notte

    MSRitzman

    October 13, 2025
    Travel & Tours
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