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Author: bobtracy@+39

I was a policy guy and organizer who fought for democracy, public health, and inclusion and equity. Now, I'm living in and around Lucca and just hoping to get my Italian drivers license some day.

Truth in the Clothespin Massacres

Truth in the Clothespin Massacres

It’s a death trap. We didn’t expect this when we moved into our apartment on the third level of a mid (20th)-century tower just outside of the wall in Lucca.  … Continue reading Truth in the Clothespin Massacres

Posted on May 7, 2022April 12, 2023 by bobtracy@+39Posted in Bob Tracy, Home and Pets, life in Lucca2 Comments

Ferrari and Flora in Lucca

Ferrari and Flora in Lucca

This week we are in Piazza, the tourist season is starting up, and the piazzas are buzzing. We encounter at the Terre di Canossa International Classic Car Challenge / Rally … Continue reading Ferrari and Flora in Lucca

Posted on May 4, 2022April 12, 2023 by bobtracy@+39Posted in Cars, life in Lucca, Piazza Talk

Care Packages for the Expat Soul

Care Packages for the Expat Soul

I have a medicine cabinet full of about 3000 ibuprofen tablets, an ample and widely varied supply of bandages, and enough clear, calamine lotion to get me through a dozen … Continue reading Care Packages for the Expat Soul

Posted on April 16, 2022April 12, 2023 by bobtracy@+39Posted in Bob Tracy, Healthcare, Home and Pets, life in Lucca4 Comments

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