Category Archives: Beauty

My Neighbor’s Hybiscus

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Art for Housewives

One thing that makes the streets of my neighborhood so lovely is the care that is given to the plants and to the painting of the white lines around the stones. I am grateful to my neighbors’ for giving me … Continue reading →

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Still metabolizing

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Physical activity helps stabilize emotional stress. So every morning we ride our bikes to Livadia. On the way back this morning we stopped at the farmer’s market under the tamerisks near the port. We got a big cantaloupe with its … Continue reading →

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Mulberry Tree?

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Covid has kept us away from our lovely Sussurrata. Our little family of plants has felt our absence. Some old friends have died while we were away. But then there are the unexpected new entries. Such as that of a … Continue reading →

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In Repose

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Art for Housewives

I will be taking a break from “Toni O” stories for awhile. It will take some time to metabolize all that has happened. And I want to reflect on the best way to continue her story. In the meantime, I … Continue reading →

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We Are Family

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Art for Housewives

My childhood was greatly influenced by Fela. I don’t know when exactly she came into our lives. All I know is that my parents separated when I was a baby and my mom had to work. And then one day, … Continue reading →

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