"'...And you?' the Great Khan asked Polo.
'you return from lands equally distant
and you can tell me only the thoughts that come to a man
who sits on his doorstep at evening to enjoy the cool air.
What is the use then of all your traveling?'"
..............................................................................Italo Calvino
it is a hot day............. or an abundance of time........................... what he sought........... in the information mines.......... in shorts or sleeveless dresses........ ................. come and sit by my side if you love me..... the smell of hops and honey.... the smell of green grass..... warm stones by the river................. a red front door................ under the eves of the porch........................ and then I'd wish for.................... making love...................... a black and white document.......... hand carved napkin rings......................... we call our own...................... mustard colored tiles............... a glass of champagne.............................. The daily in and out flow of a billion bytes...... ..............

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