Category Archives: Lifestyle
Day 13 of the Lockdown
Right before midnight last night, Italian prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, announced that all of the country’s production companies will close until April 3rd. This decision came a bit late. Despite the high number of deaths in the Bergamo-Brescia area, many … Continue reading
It’s time to grow your own.
Day 12 Yesterday was a beautiful day because the sun was shining. Since the lockdown, smog is practically non-existent and the air feels good. One thing you have to know about Italians is that they are addicted to sunshine. It’s … Continue reading
Day 7 of the Lockdown
Would you believe that, for yesterday’s balcony gig, I washed my hair, put on makeup, squirted on some perfume, and wore my biggest pair of silver earrings? Having been confined to my home for a week, I considered it a … Continue reading
Love in the time of coronavirus.
I’m trying to be optimistic and not freak out over this wicked pandemic. But sometimes it is all so overwhelming. Luckily he’s there to reassure me. -30- p.s. the mayor of Rome, Virginia Raggi, recently hung from her office overlooking … Continue reading
From Lockdown to Shutdown in Rome
Yesterday, March 11th, Italy went from lockdown to shutdown. This means all commercial activities are closed save for supermarkets, pharmacies, banks. Public transport continues to function. The shutdown exists to enforce social distancing and to prevent contagion. Aside from buying … Continue reading



