Category Archives: Conditions of Possibility
Women’s Day
Transitions tend to be stressful. But the geo-political changes going on right now are extreme, heartbreaking, and overwhelming. And very, very spooky. Today is International Women’s Day. Here in Italy, it’s customary to give a sprig of mimosa to female … Continue reading
Brain Fog
Current events have made life more demanding than ever. All this negative stimulation has worn me out. “The soul becomes dyed with the color of it’s thoughts” said Marcus Aurelius. And I wonder what color my soul is right now. … Continue reading
left behind
It had not been Maria’s intention to leave her doll behind. I wanted to help but what could I do? (from “Red Dress with Flowers” © 2025)
Feltrinelli’s Zhivago
The Dude & I are book addicts. We periodically raid our favorite bookstore, the Feltrinelli’s near Piazza della Repubblica. The Dude chauffeurs me on his scooter (the only way to get around Rome) so I just hold on, sit back … Continue reading
Repositioning and Resistance
Positioning in marketing refers to where you place your product within a particular target market. Because positioning is important as to how the product is perceived. For example, you sell purses. Do you want them to be seen as haute … Continue reading



