As someone who grew up in the 90's (and bitterly disliked them), I now find myself becoming nostalgic for some of those days; the simplicity of communication, how much bigger the world was. These feelings are deeply rooted with finding your first book on a warm spring day after the turn of the century. I've been quietly trying to explore and unpack what they mean ever since. I look forward to your posts, and maybe you could touch on what nostalgia means for you?
Good question. I was preoccupied with that when writing A Place in the World. It's odd when you reach an age that the present seems diminished compared to the past...
Frances, I m so happy to have found you on Substack! As a Georgia native who couldn’t wait to get away back in 1975, I’ve loved your writing, your adventures and your love of “family”. So looking forward to reading and seeing your photos here.
Home is definitely where the heart is. We have once again looked at a new place close to where our children live, albeit we are only half an hour away, for them too far! BUT after checking the pros and cons we decided that nothing so far can replace what we have. I am at the creaky age and after travelling extensively as much as I want to keep going, unless I fly at least business class and I’m not walking my legs off we decided to bring our family out from the UK instead. I would love to return to Italy, and like may 1,000s I have read your book, seen the film, gave away the book and bought it again because I missed it being in the shelf, so, now you have joined Substack, of course I have subscribed. I will look forward to your forthcoming posts. Welcome Frances.
My husband is unable to travel any more so after many years of adventures we are confined to our home in the mountains, however I shall travel vicariously through your writing which I enjoy very much.
I was excited to see your name pop up in an email for Substack. I enjoy these quick reads from ‘my friends’. Where we hear about one’s travels, daily life and adventures. Now you’re here too, how lovely!
Cannot wait to hear what you have to say about our Puglia! We trust you make us fall in love with it all over again and see it as it should be. Your fans at Masseria Donnagnora
This is so beautifully written, looking forward to reading more! I moved to Europe in 1995, and I’m still happy discovering new things. And when I last went back to the US in February 2020, it was also like travelling to a far off country! So much had changed. Both things are wonderful, for me, both going and coming.
A rare sanctuary in todays online world! Thank you!
Mille grazie!
I’ve been waiting for you on Substack Frances!!! I am so excited to read everything you post. Grazie!
As someone who grew up in the 90's (and bitterly disliked them), I now find myself becoming nostalgic for some of those days; the simplicity of communication, how much bigger the world was. These feelings are deeply rooted with finding your first book on a warm spring day after the turn of the century. I've been quietly trying to explore and unpack what they mean ever since. I look forward to your posts, and maybe you could touch on what nostalgia means for you?
Good question. I was preoccupied with that when writing A Place in the World. It's odd when you reach an age that the present seems diminished compared to the past...
This is very exciting Frances!
Thanks, Kathy!! I am looking forward to it. My list of subjects is pages long. See you in Italy, I hope, very soon.
Another crazy adventure!! You understand that...
Looking forward to reading more Frances!
Welcome to Substack, Frances! I’m so very happy to have your beautiful words here too. Can’t wait to travel along with you and Will!
You, too, Laura. Grazie!
Just finished rereading Women in Sunlight! Thank you for joining SubStack. Look forward to getting to share in your experiences more often!
Frances, I m so happy to have found you on Substack! As a Georgia native who couldn’t wait to get away back in 1975, I’ve loved your writing, your adventures and your love of “family”. So looking forward to reading and seeing your photos here.
Looking forward to your beautiful prose of the world and of home.
Home is definitely where the heart is. We have once again looked at a new place close to where our children live, albeit we are only half an hour away, for them too far! BUT after checking the pros and cons we decided that nothing so far can replace what we have. I am at the creaky age and after travelling extensively as much as I want to keep going, unless I fly at least business class and I’m not walking my legs off we decided to bring our family out from the UK instead. I would love to return to Italy, and like may 1,000s I have read your book, seen the film, gave away the book and bought it again because I missed it being in the shelf, so, now you have joined Substack, of course I have subscribed. I will look forward to your forthcoming posts. Welcome Frances.
A nice break in Italy might be clarifying!
Beautiful writing and wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing🙏🏻🌷
My husband is unable to travel any more so after many years of adventures we are confined to our home in the mountains, however I shall travel vicariously through your writing which I enjoy very much.
So excited to see you here!! ❤️
I was excited to see your name pop up in an email for Substack. I enjoy these quick reads from ‘my friends’. Where we hear about one’s travels, daily life and adventures. Now you’re here too, how lovely!
Cannot wait to hear what you have to say about our Puglia! We trust you make us fall in love with it all over again and see it as it should be. Your fans at Masseria Donnagnora
So good to hear from you !
This is so beautifully written, looking forward to reading more! I moved to Europe in 1995, and I’m still happy discovering new things. And when I last went back to the US in February 2020, it was also like travelling to a far off country! So much had changed. Both things are wonderful, for me, both going and coming.