L’homme est résilient. Il s’adapte assez facilement aux nouveautés, aux changements, aux catastrophes…. Cela est étonnant et fascinant. On peut se demander s’il s’adaptera à sa disparition. D’ici là, on a encore de belles années à vivre dans nos montagnes. On a hâte de t’y voir.
Ah Antonietta, you read my mind. And since you mentioned it I will copy here what I first wrote (but then changed the ending) did not want to dig it in too much. 🤭- Here it is: “And as I prepare to return to Colle Val d’Elsa, in Tuscany, I find myself thinking about proximity. About voices heard without devices. About doors opened by habit rather than technology. Not as a comparison, and not as a preference—just as a reminder that, in some places, life is still felt through small, unremarkable gestures.”
Thank you for sharing this experience Tino. I find this “new normal” very interesting but, once again, it’s all about finding the right balance for us. Happy New Year my friend! 🥂
Very keen observations Tino. It is a scary thought that society is transforming to a throng of unknowns without connections. When “social” is taken out of society, what will be left? On that note, may the New Year keep you inquisitive and thoughtful, observant and willing to share your insights. Buon Anno.
L’homme est résilient. Il s’adapte assez facilement aux nouveautés, aux changements, aux catastrophes…. Cela est étonnant et fascinant. On peut se demander s’il s’adaptera à sa disparition. D’ici là, on a encore de belles années à vivre dans nos montagnes. On a hâte de t’y voir.
Tout à fait et nous en profitons. J’ai de vous voir après le 5 janvier.
Plus nous vieillissons plus c’est vrai…….bonne réflexion
Merci Tino et Bonne Année 2026
Merci Lise. Bonne et heureuse année
Excellentes réflexions, Tino. Je te souhaite une bonne et heureuse année 2026.
Brilliant, as always, and so full of heart… and humanity. Bravo Tino ❤️
Merry Christmas.
❤️🙏🏻
You must be looking forward to sipping coffee in your little town in Italy where life is still simple and the human touch abounds everywhere.
Felice anno nuovo 2026. Tante salute e felicita 🥂🍾🎉😊
Ah Antonietta, you read my mind. And since you mentioned it I will copy here what I first wrote (but then changed the ending) did not want to dig it in too much. 🤭- Here it is: “And as I prepare to return to Colle Val d’Elsa, in Tuscany, I find myself thinking about proximity. About voices heard without devices. About doors opened by habit rather than technology. Not as a comparison, and not as a preference—just as a reminder that, in some places, life is still felt through small, unremarkable gestures.”
Thank you for sharing this experience Tino. I find this “new normal” very interesting but, once again, it’s all about finding the right balance for us. Happy New Year my friend! 🥂
Yes very true, it’s all about balance. Bonne Année. See you soon
Very keen observations Tino. It is a scary thought that society is transforming to a throng of unknowns without connections. When “social” is taken out of society, what will be left? On that note, may the New Year keep you inquisitive and thoughtful, observant and willing to share your insights. Buon Anno.
Thank you Mike, buon Anno 🎊
Merry Christmas to you Johanna. All the best for 2026