Tag Archives: Trojan War

Heroes

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Art for Housewives

When the beautiful Helen became of marital age, all the royal blooded bachelors raced to Sparta loaded with gifts and clever things to say. The line of suitors was long, the adrenaline of competition high. Odysseus, having a talent for … 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 →