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Love the tour if Rome!

Thank you🥰

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Thank you being my loyal reader!

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Sheila,

Lovely, passionate, interesting, wonderful to read after my coffee.

Dimitri

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Thank you for reading it, dear Dimitri. Always lovely to receive your feedback.

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Love this!! “Cheers” to pivoting and pivotal people. ❤️

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Right back at you, carissima Carla! Thank you. xx

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My favorite line and an inspiration to all creative mothers: "I’ll return to a house that has been neglected for a mind that needed to be nourished."

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I went with you on this tour!! Thank you!💌💌

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I love this. I felt like I was with you that morning.

I also love your friend's art. Thank you

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Bravo Sheila 👏 another great and captivating missive .Thank you 🤩

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Thank you, Sheila, for the reminder to open our eyes to these amazing places that are right under our noses, and to step out of the groove once in a while. I’m so glad that your American Academy “office” continues to inspire you writing these wonderful pieces

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Hi Shiela, Hello from New York!! It is Mary Jo. I just had to let you know how much I enjoyed this piece. What a joy to ride with you on your morning drive taking the kids to school. Your writing was breathtaking, but I loved the idea that one has to change course once in a while to refresh one’s life in interesting ways. To that end I will be going to an art workshop in Paris this Spring. I will be hoping to come back with more ideas or a different slant.

Thank you for a wonderful read this morning! Hope we see you all this summer! Give hugs to all.

Your friend,

Mary Jo

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Ciao Sheila,

Bravissima!! And Happy International Women's Day. I am inspired to make an at least weekly date at a smooth desk in an airy state library not far from my home. Somehow, your conclusion brought me to tears. Grazie'.

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I always look forward to your missives. Thank you,

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When I read your missive I feel like I am right there next to you !

Miss you all very much 🥰

Hugs from the other side

Keep writing and making me dream of being in Rome 💖

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