Author Archives: The Daily Cure

Special delivery: Inter loses to Milan 0-3

Posted on April 3, 2011 by The Daily Cure

My local bar, Ranieri, is decked in black curtains today. Last night in the Derby della Madonnina (any game between the two soccer clubs of Milan), Inter lost to arch rival Milan. A happy day for the black-and-red’s. A day … Continue reading →

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Closed/Week in review

Posted on April 2, 2011 by The Daily Cure

Monday “The daily -ism” On what happens to one’s -isms in a strange land with -isms of its own. (Read this.) Tuesday “Postcard #11: Francobollo” On the beauty of a single stamp and a thought-provoking question. (Read this.) Wednesday “You’re … Continue reading →

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Milan color story #4: Green

Posted on April 1, 2011 by The Daily Cure

Milan, that great Gray Lady, has not filled her wardrobe with greens, but the color has, like a tenacious weed, crept into the cracks of her closet providing life and vibrance when weather permits. Which is to say, that much … Continue reading →

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Time out for quiet contemplation

Posted on March 31, 2011 by The Daily Cure

I’m not a Catholic, but I like going to churches in Milan particularly when they are empty, except for other solitary types like me, moving about quietly in the shadows, observing the quiet and the play of light with dark. … Continue reading →

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You’re invited to a Spring dinner

Posted on March 30, 2011 by The Daily Cure

lt’s been one of those days folks. Running, running, running around, with not a minute to breathe. Emails that had to be written. News that had to be absorbed. Documents that had to be put in order. Decisions that had … Continue reading →

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Postcard #11: Francobollo

Posted on March 29, 2011 by The Daily Cure

[Sometimes the reason for the postcard is nothing more than the beautiful stamp you get to put on it. And while we’re on the subject, my little girl asked me yesterday: “Mom, how come when we see something beautiful, we … Continue reading →

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The daily -ism

Posted on March 28, 2011 by The Daily Cure

We’ve all heard it said. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” But this is one of those things that’s much easier bantered about than done. On vacation, it’s fun to fully immerse yourself in the way other people … Continue reading →

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Closed/Week in review

Posted on March 27, 2011 by The Daily Cure

This past week, I was over-whelmed with spring cleaning. What happens when we clean our houses. What bubbles to the surface. What reveals itself to be true. What our junk says about our current state and next steps. What the … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning #5: Monkeying around

Posted on March 25, 2011 by The Daily Cure

A small one-week feature on what happens when we clean our houses. What bubbles to the surface. What reveals itself to be true. What our junk says about our current state and next steps. What the season does to us. … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning #4: Haircuts for everyone

Posted on March 24, 2011 by The Daily Cure

A small one-week feature on what happens when we clean our houses. What bubbles to the surface. What reveals itself to be true. What our junk says about our current state and next steps. What the season does to us. … Continue reading →

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