Category Archives: Art Narratives

Janet & the Frog Fountain

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Art for Housewives

My friend Janet, artist, world traveller, and age defier was in Rome not long ago. We had coffee at a bar on Regina Margherita before heading towards the whimsical and esoteric neighbourhood of Coppedé. Mystical & magical it is often included in the … Continue reading →

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Cat Glow

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Several summers ago, while on Paros, a little kitty adopted us. We named him Volver (Spanish for “return”). Now, years later, it is difficult to imagine life without him. Volver likes attention and has organized a schedule for us to … Continue reading →

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Selfies and Sun

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Art for Housewives

It was a beautiful day and had to be celebrated. So we got all dressed up then sat on a bench at κατω γιαλος (kato yialos) facing the sea. Sitting in front of a horizon line somehow expands the mind. … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened to Pitty Sing?              

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Art for Housewives

Sometimes in the morning, on our terrace surrounded by plants and bees and butterflies, I look at our sleeping cat, Volver, and feel as if I am in a tableau vivant. Frida Kahlo lived in a tableau vivant of her … Continue reading →

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Our House

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Art for Housewives

Last night I woke up hearing noises. Were they real or just residues of a dream? Not knowing, I decided to read and pulled out a book of short stories by Maeve Brennan that I hadn’t finished reading. And after … Continue reading →

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