Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Off To Italy

Joan and I are taking a two-week bus tour of Italy.  If you've stopped by to check out the calendar, please click the link over on the right sidebar.  Ciao.


If it's Tuesday, it must be Venice!


Watercolor by Joan Brault

Under every full moon
I recall a lagoon
Where a mandolin played,
And memories stir
Of the dreamers we were
And the plans that we made.



15 comments:

Anonymous said...

My goodness! I didn't realize your wife is an artist. And a very talented one at that. Your friend across the pond impresses me, too. I wish you'd have Joan show more of her pictures. Does she have a website?
donkimrey@gmail.com

Randi said...

Maybe your next calendar should be a collaboration with your wife's art! Beautiful painting. Have a splendid time in Venice.

Ken Devine said...

Of all the places I would like to be right now...I'm a tad jealous :)
I don't need to tell you to have a good time.

Robert Brault said...

Don/Anon, Randi,
Joan thanks you and I thank you. I'd love to do a watercolor calendar (or two), and I'm working on both Joan and our "friend across the pond" right now.

Ken,
Ah, our friend across the pond. Thanks, Ken, I'll try to tough it through. (smile)

BECKY said...

Robert, I wish you and Joan thousands of wonderful sights and sounds in Italy. AND, I agree....calendars, note cards, even refrigerator magnents: You 'n Joan together: Magnificent!

karen said...

Wow - an artist and a writer! The Dynamic Duo has all bases covered! I think watercolor may be my most favorite medium. I'd love to see more. Meanwhile, got your calendars yesterday, and they're as wonderful as anticipated. The recipients will be very happy (and I'm keeping one!) Have a wonderful time, but that's a given.

Sue said...

What a beautiful piece of art! You two make quite the pair, and I hope you have a wonderful trip to Italy.

How not?

=)

jdmyblogs said...

Just came back from Italy and iI visited Venice and rode the gondolas. I loved Venice, bit it was very crowded

vocalise said...

One of my favorite places. And thanks for the update about the calendar. I'll be buying multiples. Have a grand time. Eat Gelato and more gelato and more gelato.

robert brault said...

All,
Hello from Sorrento. Spent the day on the Isle of Capri, yeesteday on the Amalfi coast. Off to Assisi tomorrow. Joan and I thank you for kind comments and best wishes. vocalise, we're indeed eating our share of gelato. Thanks much for interest in the calendar.

smiles all,
rb

Jan said...

What a wonderful trip! Hoping you are loving every second! *(and gelato!)

Robert Brault said...

Jan,
Indeed a wonderful trip -- and now wonderful to be home. Thanks.

BECKY said...

Hi Robert! What an amazing couple of weeks you've enjoyed. Now, take it easy, contemplate, and whip up some of those wonderful quotes of yours! :)

Robert Brault said...

Becky,
Thanks. I definitely need a few days. Not a thought in my head at the moment. I just hope I haven't lost the knack entirely.

smiles,
rb

BECKY said...

Nahhhh....not possible! Your knack will be back!

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