Category Archives: Rome/Italy

The Cold Case of Wilma Montesi

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Art for Housewives

It was the day before Easter of 1953 when fishermen found a young woman’s body on the beach of Torvaianica  not far from Rome.  Her face was in the sand and her shoes, stockings, garter belt, and skirt were missing. A … Continue reading →

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Verano Cemetery Photos

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Verano Monumental Cemetery and the photograph as a means of remembering someone. reparto israelite cross and foto Pincetto Nuovo shell and cemetery rose nuns at the Quadriporticato Rampa Caracciolo Verano…note use of ivy motif on left, cross shell motif Giacomo … Continue reading →

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Giuseppe Gioachino Belli 1791-1863

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Art for Housewives

(#2 in my Verano Monumental Cemetery series) One of my first film experiences when I moved to Italy was Il Marchese del Grillo (The Marquis of Grillo, 1981) based on the life of Marchese Onofrio del Grillo. The year is … Continue reading →

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Verano Monumental Cemetery

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Art for Housewives

One Sunday morning, Ute and I finally got together for a coffee at Marani’s. We mentioned our need for more physical exercise.  She does yoga and I walk. Ute, unlike a flâneur,  said she didn’t like to walk unless she … Continue reading →

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A bright sun shiny day

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Art for Housewives

via veneto, roma It’s been a long time since I’ve driven a car. I prefer walking or taking the tram. Or having my Mr. Big chauffeur me around on his mega scooter. I can hold on tight as he zig … Continue reading →

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