I’ve been working on The Stones of le Santucce nearly four years. People are starting to wonder.
I saw Professor Alpini this morning, standing near the gate to our little walled garden, talking in the driveway with a nicely dressed white-haired gentleman, and I wanted very much to say to him in Italian, “Good morning, Professor Alpini, I want you to know I am still working on that book for which you’ve given me so many interviews!” But all that came out was a scrambled English sentence that ended in “libro”. He gave me a polite but puzzled expression and turned back to his conversation.
Many people in Castiglion Fiorentino have given generously–and courageously–of their time and memories. Early reactions have been encouraging. I know it will get done. But I want to share my progress.
So I’ve decided to start blogging about it. I hope to publish photos as well.
Each post will be short. (I’ve learned that much about the Internet!) This is the first one.
More later.
Ciao
CT