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Affirmation No.3

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Art for Housewives

I burn sage, listen to music, bathe in the sea, avoid energy vampires and try to smile as often as possible.  Even though I still don’t glow in the dark, my aura is growing! Related:  Affirmations + Affirmation or wishful thinking? … Continue reading →

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Eduardo Galeano

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Art for Housewives

A charismatic intellectual, Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano knew how to make history photogenic. His “Mirrors” is a series of snapshots that are easy to read and generally no longer than half a page. The stories are like concentrated dish soap—just … Continue reading →

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Giuseppe Gioachino Belli 1791-1863

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Art for Housewives

(#2 in my Verano Monumental Cemetery series) One of my first film experiences when I moved to Italy was Il Marchese del Grillo (The Marquis of Grillo, 1981) based on the life of Marchese Onofrio del Grillo. The year is … Continue reading →

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Verano Monumental Cemetery

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Art for Housewives

One Sunday morning, Ute and I finally got together for a coffee at Marani’s. We mentioned our need for more physical exercise.  She does yoga and I walk. Ute, unlike a flâneur,  said she didn’t like to walk unless she … Continue reading →

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Droit d’image

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Art for Housewives

The French have a not so photogenic privacy law that prohibits you from photographing anyone, even in a public place, without their written permission.  Had the law been activated before 1970, we would not have had the pleasure of seeing … Continue reading →

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