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My Parian Meals

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Art for Housewives

For lunch:  figs (baked with cinnamon and sesame seeds), myzithra cheese (bought from a farmer on the way back from the beach) and local red wine. For dinner: hummus made by my neighbor, Connie, salad (shredded lettuce, green onion, dill) and … Continue reading →

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Mavis Ngallametta and Wonderful Weaving

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Art for Housewives

Mavis Ngallametta Mavis is the leading elder for the Wik Women Weavers working in Aurukun (Aurukun is an Indigenous community in far North Queensland, Australia). She makes baskets from  found fishing nets, raffia and marine rope.  Before, her ancestors would … Continue reading →

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Orange Peels and Mosquitoes

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Art for Housewives

«If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito».  Dalai Lama This year the mosquitoes on Paros seem to be particularly huge and animated.  I was told it’s because, due to lack of … Continue reading →

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Daisy Zamora, Caresses and Rings

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Art for Housewives

On Paros, I read alot more fiction than I do while in Rome.  Luckily, my friend Connie has tons of books and has no problems lending them to me.  The other day, she suggested I tried reading some poetry, too.  … Continue reading →

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The Smell of Elicriso

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Art for Housewives

Via CARDBOARD RETABLOS Took my first walk past Livadia yesterday.  Actually, a walk to Krios had been planned but my walking partner couldn’t make it.  And I prefer not to walk alone in isolated places. Not anymore. It was about … Continue reading →

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