Chapter 18
The Don
We untied Sophia from the cross, and Gael, gathering her clothes, covered her with a silk robe. We left the room, now having served its function, made our way back…
2025
Chapter 17
The early summer heat continued, and it was during this heat that I made the decision that it was time for Sophia to experience the fullness of the Underground. Although…
Friday Beauty
There are few things more alluring and beautiful than palm trees swaying over a turquoise ocean. Yes, we in the Underground, though often wandering through urban and decadent landscapes, do…
The Orange Mafia Enjoys The Good Things
Yes, we in the Orange Mafia enjoy some of the finer aspects of life. After all, what is life without all these enjoyments! The Don is a man who enjoys…
A Lovely Evening
So as Sunday night passes along, and the weekend ends, it is time to enjoy some natural beauty. Yes, the Orange Mafia does enjoy a few little tidbits of loveliness…
Art
A beautiful work of art can uplift the soul. Art transports us into another world, and we can escape this world of ours. I love art. It is a wonderful…
A New Week Begins
So, we will begin another day and another week in the Mafia. The Orange Mafia. There will be adventures, there will be stress and there will be frustration. But this…
Primavera, by Botticelli
What is a better way to celebrate the beginnings of Spring than by enjoying one of the great paintings about this wonderful season, Primavera by Botticelli (ca. 1480). Yes, back…
First Day of Spring
So here we are, the first day of Spring. Yes, we at the Orange Mafia enjoy such warmth. It reminds us of the old country, where the Don was born.…
Lord Byron
So here is a man who pushed the boundaries of life. A great poet, an outrageous life, an iconic figure of rebellion and unrestrained passions. Why is he still so…