Category Archives: Rome/Italy
The Unfolding of Mariano Fortuny
What is a pleat other than a fold. And what is a fold other than the combination of order and flexibility. Pleats have been around for a long time. They were around in ancient Egypt and continued to be used … Continue reading
The Cold Case of Wilma Montesi
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
Verano Cemetery Photos
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
Giuseppe Gioachino Belli 1791-1863
(#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
Verano Monumental Cemetery
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



