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Life Is Good

Debbie — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:05:25 +0000

A jug of wine, a loaf of ..oh forget it! A jug of wine works for us! We check into our apartment on a hill, #13 Matteotti, and within the hour we moved funiture, unpacked, threw open the shutters and sash, and had christened a jug of tavelo- sangiovese grosso – nectar of the (italian) gods.

And like a puzzle piece looking for it’s fit, we are sooooo there. Only wish the folk from 2 years ago who visited were sharing this moment. But then, they are on our hearts as we gaze across the Val d’Orcia: Ron, Mary, Tom, Alice, Carolyn, Jeff, Jeane, Kathie, Lisa and Andy….here’s to you, Cin cin!

Waking up to Tuscany

Capitol Idea!!!

Debbie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:51:24 +0000

We traveled across the Delaware Bay on a car ferry. It was a very inclimate crossing, and yes, I lost my lunch over the side. Never throw up into the wind! We have made our way down to our nation’s capitol. We are amazed to see our national monuments once again in all their incredible glory.

Sunday we went to church to hear my cousin Jeff sing and play the sax, as well as a visiting acapella choir from N. Carolina, who were all amazing. Then we did some walking around the area and sighted some of the key spots in Dan Browns latest novel, The Lost Symbol. ( I am trying to visit all the places he mentions in the book) We found the 33rd Masonic Temple….amazing edifice. Then on to the National Cathedral for another service and to check another site off my list. After all the televised church services from there, I finally got to visit it. It is the third largest Cathedral in the world after the Vatican and Notre Dame.

Buie Cousins

Debbie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:02:37 +0000

What a joy to be in Stone Harbor, N.J. and be able to gather with 5 of the 10 Buie cousins. We have not seen some of each other since 1969 and before. We range in age (gulp) from 70 to 59 of those you see here, but our time together reflected much younger spirits! And with all of our visiting, it certainly reminded us of the 5 sibling Buie’s who were the true originals! (and our parents) Carolyn and Jeff Serfass, Debbie and Steve Morales, Kathy Bauer, Linda Kress, Don Serfass and Siddy Serfass on the end. Cousins are Jeff,Debbie,Kathy,Linda,and Don!

Mother’s Day

Debbie — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:49:38 +0000

We celebrated Jeff and Carolyn Serfass arriving from Washington D.C. They have joined us in the celebration of Mothers Day and Steve’s Birthday.

Walks, wine, Siena, Buonconvento and more good pasta all enjoyed with awesome weather. This is the first Mothers Day with no flower shop in 20 years (and we could celebrate Steve’s birthday without him being on delivery).

I was a good girl and did not volunteer at the local flower shop, tho’ the owner is a delight!

Serfass To Pisa

Andy — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:47:52 +0000

May 13, 2009
11:00 am

The Serfass’ leave for Pisa today.

Serfass’ Arrive

Andy — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:44:34 +0000

May 8, 2009
1:00 pm

The Serfass’ arrive this afternoon.

Family Reunion in Tuscany

Debbie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:35:40 +0000

May 2, 2009
3:00 pm

Jeff and Carolyn Serfass will join the Morales’ for quiet times of reflection in Montalcino. They will arrive sometime between May 1 and May 14 for a Tuscan holiday.

They arrive in Milan May 2.