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The Magic of Missives
25 years and 25 missives marks a turning point in my life connected to Italy.
Sep 12
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Home in Rome after Summer in the Salento
After a few months on the road, I'm finally back to scribbling.
Sep 1
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Sheila Pierce
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The Boss in The Eternal City
Bruce made me homesick in Rome and proud to be born in the USA.
May 25
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Sheila Pierce
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Roman Plates and Piazzas
A blast from the past reassured me about the future.
May 15
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Sheila Pierce
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Swingin' It
In search of design and inspiration at Milan's Fuori Salone, I felt like a kid.
Apr 27
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Sheila Pierce
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Sep 13, 2022
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Becoming Italian
Sep 21, 2022
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Sheila Pierce
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International Women's Day in Rome
Mar 8
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Sheila Pierce
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A Trim
Oct 12, 2022
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Sheila Pierce
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Gems of Genoa
Travel to Northern Italy's often-overlooked port city -- from one newsletter to another.
Apr 4
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Sheila Pierce
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International Women's Day in Rome
A reflection about moving around while I've spent the past month sitting still.
Mar 8
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Sheila Pierce
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Pinocchio in a Face Plant
How a botched weekend reminded me to go high when things go low.
Feb 8
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Sheila Pierce
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It's January.
After Dynamite December, January is a downer, but, I'm trying.
Jan 17
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Sheila Pierce
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Book It
An end-of-the-year review of all the books I've read in 2022, and a reminder to take time both to read and to smell the flowers.
Dec 30, 2022
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Sheila Pierce
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A Merry, Merry Missive
I almost didn't need to blow out the candles on my birthday cake this year: all my wishes had already come true.
Dec 24, 2022
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Sheila Pierce
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Pastagate on Air Mail
Cooking pasta to save energy boils a scorching debate among Italians.
Nov 28, 2022
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Sheila Pierce
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