Tag Archives: coronavirus
The unbearable weight of being there
Daniela Trezzi was a 34 year old nurse working in the intensive care unit at Monza’s San Gerado hospital. Anyone who has been following the news understands how traumatic it is for doctors and nurses to work in these units. … Continue reading
When little things suddenly become big.
Mariagrazia Casanova, a 49 year old supermarket clerk from Brescia, complained that she had a sore throat and difficulties breathing. Four days later, Mariagrazia died. Her four kids will never see her again. Every day, poorly paid people we take … Continue reading
Viva la nonna
In Italian, there’s an expression “Hai voluto la bicicletta, pedala” (you wanted a bike, so pedal). Simply put, accept the aftermath of your actions. Once upon a time, there were a bunch of dudes hyped up on globalization because they … Continue reading
Two weeks of Lockdown
Update: Numbers of infected according to country: 1st place China, 2nd place Italy, 3rd USA. Source For my friends in the States, check out to see how long before you become a character in a sequel of The Shining: Why … Continue reading
It’s time to grow your own.
Day 12 Yesterday was a beautiful day because the sun was shining. Since the lockdown, smog is practically non-existent and the air feels good. One thing you have to know about Italians is that they are addicted to sunshine. It’s … Continue reading



