It’s that time of year again: back-to-school mania has swept the nation. Here in my city school begins after Labor Day, so for now we are eeking out the last vestiges of summer. I, for one, am clinging to any … Read the rest→
Dear Tami, I’ve recently wrapped up filming on Twelve Years a Slave and my only regret is that you didn’t make it to New Orleans to help me with my southern accent. Brad sends his regards as well as a rain cheque … Read the rest→
Continuing on with our Italian adventure, Mappy and I boarded the shortest – and only – train from Siena to Orvieto, a small town in the Umbria region of Italy. This would not have been such a big deal if … Read the rest→
Dear Tami, I’m glad you had a good time in Seattle last weekend and had the chance to reconnect with friends there. As for last week’s career advice on doing more projects that can be viewed in the U.S., I … Read the rest→
Apologies for being absent from the kasbah this week. I have a good excuse, though. This is all I’ve had the motivation for this week. Source: tinywhitedaisies.tumblr.com via Tami on Pinterest You see, I have a note* that says I’ve … Read the rest→
Dear Benedict, Thank you for looking after the kasbah last weekend while I was away at my writing conference. Things seemed to be in order around here which I greatly appreciate. Also, many thanks for the awesomesauce pillow you left for … Read the rest→
Today you’ll find me hanging out with Sherri Martin-Hutchins at her blog, Live Wonderstruck (such a cool name, isn’t it?), where she interviewed me about the things that leave me feeling wonderstruck. I’d love it if you’d stop by and check … Read the rest→
During breakfast on our third day in Siena (you can read about the first and second days here and here), our B & B host, Luciano, told us the Palio contrade horse assignments were to take place in Il Campo, the … Read the rest→
Dear Readers and Visitors to the Kasbah, Today, it is my great pleasure to write directly to you fine people. You see, the Queen of the Kasbah is away at the Willamette Writers Conference in Portland this weekend and has … Read the rest→
On our second full day in Siena (you can read about the first day here), Mappy and I explored more of Siena during the day, taking in the festive air coursing through all of the contrade over the upcoming Palio. … Read the rest→
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