I’m Baaaaccck!
Yup, just like Freddie Kreuger. The blogging hiatus occurred because I was visiting Italy. I gave a talk at the Italian Federation of Applied Mathematics conference in Champoluc, Italy (in the Valle d’Ayas, near the Valle d’Aosta.) What a great time. The conference was quite good, the Alpine scenery spectacular. Moreover, much history in the area–numerous Roman sites (especially in nearby Aosta), but also many wonderful 14th and 15th century castles, both restored and in ruins. Thanks to FIMA, and especially Elisa Luciano for inviting me to speak. It was a very memorable week.