Tag Archives: Augustus

Mythological Makeovers

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Just because a man needs you doesn’t mean that he loves you. Ariadne was the daughter of the Cretan king, Minos. Like most men of wealth and power, Minos was greedy. When sent a beautiful white bull from the sea … Continue reading →

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The Tears of Things

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Art for Housewives

The boldness of the sun forced me out of bed. Spring was finally here and the air was so tart it pinched me into action. Today was the day of pulizie di primavera (spring cleaning) and I decided to start … Continue reading →