Author Archives: Art for Housewives
Day 8 of the Lockdown
Today is Italy’s birthday. On March 17, 1861, Italy became a unified country. And now, 159 years later, they are being united again. The photo above was taken on a week-day at six in the evening. All the shops closed, … Continue reading
Day 7 of the Lockdown
Would you believe that, for yesterday’s balcony gig, I washed my hair, put on makeup, squirted on some perfume, and wore my biggest pair of silver earrings? Having been confined to my home for a week, I considered it a … Continue reading
Please listen to my bluebird sing.
One of my favorite songs is Buffalo Springfield’s BLUEBIRD. Every time I hear it, I feel a melancholic happiness. Every time I hear it, I feel like singing, too. Music is a power. It can change a bad mood into … Continue reading
Day 5 of the Shutdown
At noon in all of Italy today, people were at their windows applauding. It was a sign of appreciation for those nurses and doctors who have been risking their lives to save the lives of others. On our street, someone … Continue reading
Love in the time of coronavirus.
I’m trying to be optimistic and not freak out over this wicked pandemic. But sometimes it is all so overwhelming. Luckily he’s there to reassure me. -30- p.s. the mayor of Rome, Virginia Raggi, recently hung from her office overlooking … Continue reading



