We moved to Italy in February 2025, first living in Genoa and then moving to Lecce in October 2025. In Lecce we bought a palazzo built in 1731 in the historic center, which we are now renovating. The renovation will ultimately cost more than what we originally paid for the property and will take about … Continue reading
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Turning Silver into Gold-The Inversion of the Population Pyramid
I was recently interviewed by a newspaper in Genoa about an idea I’ve been developing—“Turning Silver into Gold.” Almost every developed nation in the world, with the notable exception of Israel, now has a birth rate below replacement level. Italy’s fertility rate is about 1.18 children per woman, far below the 2.1 needed to sustain … Continue reading
Italy and Me: A Cultural Struggle
I first went to Italy in 1969 and fell in love with the country then. Over the years, I must have visited twenty or thirty times. I used to joke that in my next life I would return as an Italian, because I thought Italians are like Jews but without the guilt. Last year, my … Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 