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Confession #3: Tutto or nothing
Sooner or later, you learn that ultimatums aren’t good for relationships. You realize after painful trial and error that your life in a couple isn’t helped by a Bushian sense of axes, “you’re either with me or against me,” or … Continue reading
Posted in CONFESSIONS, ITALY
Tagged everything, niente, nothing, Peter Sellers, relationships, Return of the Pink Panther, tutto, ultimatums
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Luna Park: A kick in the seat of adulthood
There it sprawls, among the leafless trees at the foot of the Castello Sforzesco: the Luna Park. In stark contrast to the arthritic bend of bare branches, stand the makeshift rides and booths, festooned with lightbulbs and neon, stars and … Continue reading
Posted in ITALY, WHAT TO DO
Tagged amusement park, calcio in culo, kick in the butt, Luna park, parco sempione
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Your lucky day
Last Monday, just back from Liguria, I walked out onto the sidewalk to run my errands, and I was hit by a missile from a pigeon passing overhead. Fortunately, her aim was bad, and my head was spared, but the … Continue reading
Posted in ITALY, THEY SAY
Tagged bird shit, dog shit, good luck, luck, porta fortuna, spilled wine
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Thing #5: Last look
In Italy they say, “If you look back, you’ll go back.” So today we’ll take our last walk on the lungomare (the boardwalk), breathe in our last deep lungfuls of sea air, and spend our last coins on frivolity and … Continue reading
Posted in ITALY, OUT & ABOUT
Tagged chinotto, gazzosa, Liguria, lungomare, mar mediterraneo, Varazze
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Thing #4: The backdrop
Here we are on day 4 of a virtual work-week spent in Liguria. A weekend in Varazze fueled me with material, but next week I’ll get back to Milanese business as usual. Back to winter and real life in Italy. … Continue reading
Posted in ITALY, OUT & ABOUT
Tagged facades, Italian riviera, Liguria, trompe-l'oeil, Varazze
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Thing #3: The time of day
Two down, three to go on “Five Things About Liguria” based on my recent weekend there. Yesterday’s post was about living without clothes dryers. Today’s does away with another modern convenience: the wristwatch. “What time is it?” you ask. According … Continue reading
Thing #2: Hanging out
I spent last weekend in Liguria at a typical little seaside town called Varazze. And as it’s not my intention to turn this into a travel blog, I’m simply going to tell you about five things that struck me while … Continue reading
Thing #1: The sea
I’ve just spent the weekend in Liguria at a typical little seaside town called Varazze. And as it’s not my intention to turn this into a travel blog, I’m simply going to tell you about five things that struck me … Continue reading
Milan color story #3: Pink
Pink is not my favorite color. Never has been. But, I have grown to like the pinks that pop up here and there in Milan like peonies out of season. I am in love with the beat-up, pink Vespa that … Continue reading
Posted in AROUND US, COLOR, ITALY
Tagged il futuro è rosa, la vie en rose, MIlano, pink, Playtime pizzeria, rosa
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