Category Archives: Art Narratives

Perchable

Arabella was not a pleasanat child. She enjoyed saying rude and vicious things to the family’s pet bird, Jack. But Jack was not a pacifist. He believed in fighting back. So, with the help of some cats, Jack got out … Continue reading →

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Desert Rose

Desert Rose (Little Prince continuation of “Love in the Heavens“) The Vintage Princess continues her story: The next morning when I woke up, Toño was already working on his plane. He said  that we were running out of water so … Continue reading →

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Gadda’s Mess part II

Part II of Gadda’s Mess How did Mussolini’s fascist regime influence one’s sense of self? And did Gadda ever earn his own approval? Sometimes we are so worried about what others think that we neglect our own thoughts. In 1968, … Continue reading →

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Towards the Octopus and the Giraffes

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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Piazza Barberini

for Paola and Anna Rita When a friend you haven’t seen in years is in town and wants to meet you at Piazza Barberini, you say “Of course!” It was a cold but sunny day and I took Bus 63 … Continue reading →

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