Category Archives: Books

A DIY Tour of Parioli

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Art for Housewives

It’s Palma‘s fault. Reading her biography (“La regina di quadri, vita e passioni di Palma Bucarelli” by Rachele Ferrario) made me wonder about the effects of Fascism on a woman’s image of herself and on the possibility of her ever … Continue reading →

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Maria Maric’

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Art for Housewives

During the 1970s, feminists were animated and the ladies were asking a lot of questions. Linda Nochlin, in her essay “Why have there been no great women artists?” asked a question she already knew how to answer. There have been … Continue reading →

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the Bush that Burns

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Art for Housewives

Moses was out tending the sheep when he saw a bush that was on fire but wasn’t burning. Curious, Moses walked towards the bush. Then he heard someone call out his name. Who are you?, asked Moses. And the reply … Continue reading →

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We Are Family

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Art for Housewives

In Genesis, we’re told that God created a single man, Adam, and later a single woman, Eve. Furthermore, the Bible teaches that we all descend from them. Therefore, are we not all from the same family? If so, why are … Continue reading →

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Cultural Hegemony

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Art for Housewives

On my walk to the minimarket, I pass this monkey puzzle tree entangled with a white bougainvillea. The two plants must really like each other as they’ve been together for about 20 years. Perfect partners because the bougainvillea needs a … Continue reading →

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