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Oreste Fernando Nannetti
Volterra Psychiatric Hospital c. 1986 Many years ago, while still living in Maremma, a friend of mine took me to visit the abandoned mental hospital at Volterra closed since 1979 thanks to the Basaglia Law. The law recognized the need … Continue reading
7 November
Viale Liegi 6 is the address once shared by writers Massimo Bontempelli and Paola Masino. There’s a commemorative plaque outside the building with the inscription “The only instrument of our work will be the imagination.” Way before Garcia Marquez wrote … Continue reading
Posted in JOTS, People, Rome/Italy
Tagged magical realism, Massimo Bontempelli, Paola Masino
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Daily Aesthetics
My friend Anthy is an expert at making life photogenic. She can turn even a simple act such as serving water into a photo shoot. Anthy’s Daily Aesthetics transforms the world around her into a magical place. Anthy’s Refreshment Glasses … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Paros, People, Women and Paros
Tagged Anthy, art, Daily Aesthetics, experience, imagination, photogenic lifestyle
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Happy Birthday Billie Holiday!
Born on April 7, 1915, her name was Eleanora Fagan until she changed it to Billie Holiday. Abandoned by her father and forced by her mother to become a prostitute at the age of 14, Billie had a difficult childhood. … Continue reading
Posted in Drawings & Paintings, Health & Healing, People, Sound & Music
Tagged Billie Holiday, Music, Singing, Sound Therapy
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My Friend Mona
Even when she was sitting down, Mona was a moving picture. Her presence commanded attention. Mona was beautiful, had style and was intelligent. The last time I saw her was when she came to Rome for a post G8 anti-global … Continue reading
