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Carne Diem in Tuscany
Upcoming milestone moments brought on a reflective weekend in famiglia.
Apr 11
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Sheila Pierce
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Pivoting in San Francisco & Rome
Turning right instead of left, or heading South instead of North, centers my thoughts and alters my creativity in unexpected ways.
Mar 8
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Sheila Pierce
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Books, Cooks and Purple in Florence
A recent trip to Florence showcased Italians' creativity in the kitchen and in the cinema -- all while I wore purple to celebrate life.
Feb 11
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Sheila Pierce
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If all else fails, read.
I broke my reading record in 2023, and always find solace in words, especially among independent bookstores.
Jan 11
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Sheila Pierce
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P.S. Rome's Nativity Scenes
In Italy, nativity scenes outshine Christmas trees, and the Vatican's outdoor exhibition of them offers a peaceful detour from holiday chaos.
Dec 20, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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Sep 13, 2022
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Sheila Pierce
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Becoming Italian
Sep 21, 2022
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Sheila Pierce
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P.S. Rome's Nativity Scenes
Dec 20, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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International Women's Day in Rome
Mar 8, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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P.S. A Proposal for My Readers
Might you consider treating me to a monthly Spritz?
Dec 3, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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A Turkey Triumph
The greatest labor of love comes from the acceptance of each other's traditions.
Nov 28, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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My Israel: Past and Present
An open wound that bleeds in all of us who have lived there.
Oct 11, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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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, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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Sheila Pierce
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