I was purposely still asleep at sunrise, which was at 7:26.
I was purposely not asleep for sunset which was at 18:23.
The Ave Maria Bell would not have rung at 18:30 whether I was awake to hear it or not.
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I was out for light lunch yesterday and the star of the show was the starter.
Roasted octopus with mango reduction and red cabbage. DANG! I’ll go back for THIS.
This was exquisite. I had a mixed green salad after. Done. The sopping up needed either bread rather than focaccia or a sauce spoon.
I had a long walk to today. More than I am used to.
A couple shots.
I think it is the smallest official street in Rome, though I may have confused it with another.
I forget. My dining companion had this.
A lovely sole… rombo.
I prefer mine meunière or “alla mugnaia”. Hard to beat when good.
Now, sad chessy news…
The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel’s unexpected passing. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves. pic.twitter.com/otNdUxDKtL
— Charlotte Chess Center (@CLTchesscenter) October 20, 2025
He seemed like a good young man. How sad. Only 29.
Darn Adam, anyway!
In happier chessy news… Fabi smashed Niemann. I think Niemann might be getting some personal life coaching (along with growing up a little). Even better news, my guy Wesley defeated Andy Woodward, young but still dangerous or he wouldn’t be there. That puts him at the top with Fabi. On the women’s side, young Alice Lee, from my native place of Minneapolis, has vaulted into first. Hence I root for her… homie.
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Were i to ever attempt traversing Via dei Tre Archi i think i’d have to turn sideways!