Category Archives: Rome/Italy

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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Sand collection

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Cleaning out my studio means coming to terms with dormant objects—objects that are there but not used. In this category is my sand collection. I started it over 20 years ago when I lived in southern Tuscany and spent much … Continue reading →

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Coppedé, a magical neighborhood in Rome

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Recently I made reference to the Coppedé neighborhood in Rome.  It’s such a magical place that it’s worth writing about even though my fotos don’t do it justice.  And if you’re in Rome and interested in architecture, it’s a MUST SEE. The  district, … Continue reading →

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