Category Archives: Rome/Italy

Self-defining Women

For a long time, Italy existed as a cluster of independent states getting in one another’s way. The ideal of a national identity led to the Risorgimento, a social and political movement to unite Italy. After years of conflict, Italy … Continue reading

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Trams need Trees

Sunday we voted on the referendum. My voting station is in the neighborhood of San Lorenzo. Originally a working class neighborhood, it eventually became trendy in part because of its nearness to La Sapienza University. This is via dei Reiti … Continue reading

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Dora in Rome

χρόνια πολλά Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome In front of Bernini’s Santa Teresa More St. Theresa La Fontana dell’Acqua Felice also known as the Fountain of Moses (late 1500s). Of interest are the horns on the head of Moses that … Continue reading

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Balcony Brunch

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Neighborhood Walk

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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