Category Archives: THEY SAY

Your lucky day

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Daily Cure

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 →

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Torno subito

Posted on February 11, 2011 by The Daily Cure

For Janet. Here’s an Italian phrase worth knowing. Simple. Useful. Completely analogous to its English version. And constantly in fashion: Torno subito. “I’ll be right back.” I expect that in every culture in the world it means exactly two things. … Continue reading →

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The all important “far niente”

Posted on January 21, 2011 by The Daily Cure

I know that whoever adapted Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love for the screen got there before me with the phrase “il dolce far niente,” but you can never explore quite enough the importance of this idea. Besides, in the film … Continue reading →

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PGR

Posted on January 12, 2011 by The Daily Cure

Dear readers and friends (mostly you are one and the same, and I thank you for being there with me on this strange recently interrupted blogging journey), Today’s post—this 12th day of the New Year (that tells you something, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Next time

Posted on October 18, 2010 by The Daily Cure

I’ve spoken already of the importance of neighborhood in Milanese life, of the way you grow to know those who give you your daily bread, coffee and apple. This morning I was reminded again of how gratifying it is to … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk

Posted on October 7, 2010 by The Daily Cure

I remember when I first moved to Milan and didn’t speak a word of Italian. Woe was me. There I was in the actual capital of gab, and not only did I not speak the language, but I was not … Continue reading →

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Tranquility

Posted on September 21, 2010 by The Daily Cure

I have spent much of this blog writing about beautiful things, beautiful features, emphasizing the role of the editorial eye in maintaining a sense of well-being. But the truth about Italy is that its most beautiful possessions are in the … Continue reading →

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Zzzzzzzzz.

Posted on September 12, 2010 by The Daily Cure

You: Why haven’t you blogged yet today? Me: Because I decided that after my amazing Sunday lunch there was nothing to do but indulge in that time-honored tradition of taking a little nap. You: Oh. Me: But that gives me … Continue reading →

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