Category Archives: Conditions of Possibility

self-cultivation

Influencers use social media to promote the self, collect followers and, once collected, try to influence the purchasing choices of these followers. A post on Wikipedia referred to Eleanor Roosevelt as the “original media influencer” and content creator mainly because … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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