Postcard from Umbria

Our family’s long love affair with Italy began when Sara was pregnant with our first child. That trip set a tradition — renting a villa, wandering through ancient hill towns, and savoring food that never fails to amaze.

We’ve returned many times since, but this visit marked a milestone: our youngest son had just graduated from college. It felt like the right moment to return — a full-circle celebration in one of our family’s favorite places.

We spent a week in Cortona, another in Assisi, and filled the days with side trips to Montepulciano, Spello, Gubbio, Lake Trasimeno, and other hidden gems. It was truly wonderful.

Thanks for your patience with the odd posting times while I was away. Political Wire is back to normal next week.