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The Daily Cure for me is trying to smell taste touch—really experience— something, each day, that reminds me that I'm alive and, mostly, happy to be here. A small moment that should go a long way, at least in theory.-
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Blooming belfry.
A little more than a year ago, I posted about the Spring colors of last year, featuring a piece of art, a “Flowerhead,” by Olaf Hajek. This year, as if Hajek’s fantastical visions were coming true, real flowerheads were recently spotted … Continue reading
Posted in AROUND US
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Let’s talk about the weather.
On a lighter note, a little Italian humor. Or maybe it’s just common sense. The climate may be nuts, but you can never go wrong interpreting it like this: Translation: GYPSY CORD THERMOMETER Dry cord: nice weather. Wet cord: rain. Stiff … Continue reading
Tagged weather
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The Earth Moves
Oh, ha ha ha. A couple posts ago, I was writing about mis-en-place as if I lived and breathed it. Now I’m wondering what happened to the organization I used to consider my middle name. It’s been replaced with something…well…else. … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE HOUSE
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The Smile
I haven’t been here in a long time, and I’ve really missed it. I’ve missed you all! I’ve been in a vortex – tunnel – tidal wave – whatever you wanna call it of selling, buying and moving houses. And … Continue reading
Mise-en-place: a way of life
It’s no secret. I’m not very good at blogging while I’m working. I’m a freelancer, and the work I do requires full-on attention when I get it. Usually I’ll have three days or a week or three weeks (if I’m … Continue reading
Welcome to my city
Thank you, New York Times, for showing it off so beautifully.
“Je suis Charlie”
Everywhere you look today, “I am Charlie”/”Je suis Charlie” in honor of those who lost their lives in Paris yesterday and to stand strong against those who would have us live in fear. There are no other words. My daughter asked … Continue reading
Red Shoes R Us
Just before Christmas, the Milan shop windows were full shoes. Red shoes. These oxfords caught my eye. They wanted to dance, or at least attend a very chic New Year’s Eve party. I love red shoes, but even as I type … Continue reading
Posted in ITALY, WHAT WE WEAR
Tagged cowboy boots, heels, red shoes, shoes, slippers, stilettos
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Making (It) Up as You Go Along
AN ALERT & AN APOLOGY: This is, primarily, for the ladies. The text, I hope, applies to everyone, but I’m afraid the videos don’t. Most of them are based on white skin; I wish had sources for everyone. I’m really sorry. If … Continue reading
Tagged aging, lisa eldridge, make-up
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