N0V 24th, 1991 – I thought it would be best to start my diary with a quote from the Italian scientist and mathematician Galieo Galilei ~ "Wine is sunlight held together by water". I am laughing now. The irony of writing this while a Gambino red is resting in my wine glass on my desk in front of me is uncanny. I've just returned from its homeland. Italy is the dolce of life. It is always nice to visit. Michelangelo's David is astronomical. Each time, I am beside myself like I am seeing it for the first time. It was sculpted in 1504… but then again, I know that, so why am I writing it down? I also went to Sicily to the Gambino Winery. It's a great time of the year to go, while they are celebrating their new wine. Italy's minimum of 30 bottles shipping requirements, helped be in assembling a nice bouquet for my wine collection. Rome was just as incredible as it always was. The Vatican and Saint Peter's Basilica are places I will never tire of. Maris bought me a wine journal to keep me occupied while she does her yoga. I am thinking about next year's vacation in London. Perhaps one year Maris will change her mind and vacation with me rather than spending her vacation time at Neiman Marcus.