Ode to Vacations

There is a great deal to be said for vacations, even when you don’t vacate the premises. In fact, I am smack in the middle of enjoying just such a vacation right now. I am away from the office for two weeks, and I am at home. Not that I have always stayed at home. I...

First Impressions of Venice

Gondolas on the Canal Grande at the Accademia Bridge   If you are a veteran of Venice prone to sniff at the observations of a first-time visitor, this commentary may not be for you. I was invited to speak at a May 23 conference on climate change and cities at...