I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.
– Mark Twain –
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The Ancient Olive Tree
The Myth In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus, the god of the sky and order, had his daughter Athena compete against Poseidon, the god of the sea, for control of Athens. It was an important competition. After all, Athens was a powerful city and the center of the arts, learning, and philosophy. It is one of…
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The Harvest
I never thought I’d be a small olive farmer. Since I can remember, I’ve dreamt of having a farm with animals, green pastures, and that classic old red barn. And I’ve lived on land most of my adult life—from 5 to 1400 acres—with big gardens and chickens but (never the big red barn.) I’ve been…
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My First Trip to Italy
Italy wasn’t a travel destination for me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful country, and I like the idea of traveling far and wide, but I’m a homebody. My travel dreams were limited to a few trips focused on nature and animals, such as whale-watching in Alaska and encounters with elephants in Asia or…
I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.
– Mark Twain –
