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Living on the Edge

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Art for Housewives

On January 25, the Sicilian town of Niscemi found its inhabitants forced to evacuate their homes after a massive landslide. Can you imagine what it’s like to see your home sliding down a hill and turning into rubble? The landslide, … Continue reading →

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Gadda’s Mess

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Part I It was George Santayana, Spanish philosopher, who wrote “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” And it looks like some of us missed out on a few history lessons. Especially those related to fascism. … Continue reading →

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Via dei Fori Imperiali

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Art for Housewives

for Janet My friend, Janet Cooper, was in Rome this past weekend. We made an appointment for Sunday morning and, as she was staying near the Colosseum, we headed towards the Fori Imperiali. Looking away from the Colosseum and towards … Continue reading →

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Towards the Octopus and the Giraffes

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Villa Caffarelli Day continued After visiting the exhibition at Villa Caffarelli, La Grecia a Roma, we were ready for lunch at the Ghetto. But first, one last look at our surroundings. Villa Caffarella sits up high on Capitoline Hill, one … Continue reading →

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Villa Caffarelli Day

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Art for Housewives

After days and days of rain, when the sun finally comes out again, it’s time to play. Our playground today was Villa Caffarelli and its current exhibition, “La Grecia a Roma” (Greece in Rome). I got there early and when … Continue reading →

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