Author Archives: Art for Housewives

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Catering to a Seed

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Art for Housewives

Every morning I go on my balcony to see if the seeds I planted from my store bought cherry tomatoes have started to grow. Despite my desire to do things in a hurry, the seeds grow at their own pace, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Narratives, Rome/Italy | Tagged balcony, changes, Container gardening, Living the Lockdown, protest | 6 Comments

Pulling Back the Curtains

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Art for Housewives

Every morning, once out of bed, the first thing I do is open the shutters, pull back the curtains, and check out the sky’s mood. What I see outside the window will, in some way, influence my day. For 37 … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Narratives, Drawings & Paintings, Rome/Italy | Tagged coronavirus, curtains, Living the Lockdown | 15 Comments

Balcony garden update

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Art for Housewives

The weather in Rome has been fantastic making it all the more difficult to stay indoors with the lockdown. Luckily, we have a balcony and I have decided to spend more time there than on internet. The sun is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Plants & Gardening, Rome/Italy | Tagged balcony, coronavirus, Living the Lockdown, Victory Garden | 2 Comments

The Windmill in my Mind

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Art for Housewives

The average age of those who’ve died of COVID-19 in Italy is 78. Sixty percent of those infected are men. Seventy percent of those who die are men. Women, for reasons not yet explained, seem to be more resilient. Maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Narratives, Lifestyle, Paros | Tagged coronavirus, gratitude, horizon, Living the Lockdown, Volver the cat, walking, windmill | 1 Comment

The Garden of Eden on a Balcony

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Art for Housewives

In the U.S. more people have died of the coronavirus than from the September 11 massacre. In Italy, we’ve reached a plateau indicating that things are getting better. Unfortunately, because so many parents are freaking out having to stay inside … Continue reading →