In 2002, I took a wonderful vacation to Rome, Italy. I saw the Vatican, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and hiked up Mt. Etna. I bought this bracelet made of lava. When I got back home, the Italian volcano rumbled back to life. I missed all the excitement. O well, maybe next time.

(Bertha lives in South Philadelphia and participates in many activities offered by the Older Adult Center on Passyunk Ave.)