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Short Fiction

A Dream of Florence: A Near Future Travel Story by Marzio Ombra

It is often written that technology isolates us. Too many opinion pieces blame our screens for the loss of human interaction. Virtual reality is painted as a false experience, ultimately empty of emotional connection. A Dream of Florence, by Marzio Ombra, is the story of how virtual and augmented reality creates intimacy and transforms the endangered dream of an elderly couple into a reality.

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Travel

The Gardens of Skylands Manor in the Fall

I spend long hours at the computer. When I’m not designing, I’m writing or tweeting or doing something computer related. Time spent hunched over the keys can quickly add up to burnout if I’m not cognizant of taking breaks. Working around the clock may seem important until you realize that you’re…

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Travel

Peace and Quiet in Provo

To say that I did much on this vacation to Provo would be a lie. As soon as we landed and got a whiff of that warm sea air we knew we were in for a treat. I’ve been to quite a few islands and can say that each island…

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Travel

Awed by the Beauty of Assisi

Approximately 90 miles north of Rome, in the rolling hills of Umbria, stands the exceptionally well-preserved medieval town of Assisi. Known primarily as the birthplace of St. Francis (1182-1226 AD), the town has been a sacred place since long before the Franciscan era. Little is known regarding the original founding of the…

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The Olive Grove, Travel

The Frescoes of Villa Grazioli

Located on a Tuscolo hill near Frascati, Villa Grazioli has a very illustrious history. Built in the 16th Century by Cardinal Carafa, the villa is a masterpiece boasting frescoes by Panini. The home was handed down to various families over the years until it finally fell into disrepair. Abandoned, it was…

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