Category Archives: Rome/Italy

Neighborhood Walk

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Art for Housewives

Sometimes the best way to resolve a problem is by taking a walk and my neighborhood has visuals of interest that make walking a joy. new entry in an old neighborhood neighborhood antique shop movement to gift trees to the … Continue reading →

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Demanding Dreams

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Art for Housewives

Constantine (c 272 – 337 AD) was a very ambitious emperor. He saw Christianity, say many scholars, as a means of promoting his political agenda. Initially, Constantine worshipped the pagan sun god, Sol Invictus. So, after Constantine’s conversion, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Coppedè

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Art for Housewives

This morning I intentionally took a longer way to the tram stop just to walk through the Coppedè neighborhood. It was early so the air was crisp and there was little traffic. I took my time walking to absorb as … Continue reading →

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Garbatella

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Art for Housewives

It was Sunday and we’d been invited to a birthday lunch at Garbatella. It had been a long time since my last visit to the neighborhood and I was happy to walk around and indulge my eyes. Garbatella is an … Continue reading →

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Feltrinelli’s Zhivago

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Art for Housewives

The Dude & I are book addicts. We periodically raid our favorite bookstore, the Feltrinelli’s near Piazza della Repubblica. The Dude chauffeurs me on his scooter (the only way to get around Rome) so I just hold on, sit back … Continue reading →

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