Great question and idea. I will answer it by writing about an Italian film that is in the cinema these days called "Il Capitano," A MUST. More to follow and thanks for the great idea. Stay tuned!
Tanti Auguri Sheila! Love your marvelous missives! I am interested in how/if the dangerous trend towards populist (worst case scenario fascist) governmental leadership is or is not manifesting in Italy. Grazie!
Dearest Katharina, I love how this newsletter has brought us back in touch with each other. OK, I will get cracking on the ideas already cited and look forward to further suggestions and feedback from you in the future! Love, Sheila
Happy Birthday, Sheila. You look so terrific and happy! Wishing you a great new Birth Year ahead.
Things here in San Francisco are humming along. As ever, we think of you fondly and miss you! We enjoy the blog and think that your writing is simply splendid!
Oh, dear Candy, your support of my writing from the start has always moved me. THANK YOU! A huge hug to you and Ken. I hope your still performing and singing during this Christmas season -- I miss American Christmas caroling, which doesn't happen here. THAT might be a missive to write. Hmmm....happy holidays to you both!
So here is a more reflective/somber idea: how do you perceive the general feeling of Italians towards strangers, refugees…
Great question and idea. I will answer it by writing about an Italian film that is in the cinema these days called "Il Capitano," A MUST. More to follow and thanks for the great idea. Stay tuned!
Happy Birthday dear Sheila! We’ll be thinking of you on a grey and rainy day -perfect for addressing Christmas cards (ugh).
I think your list of ideas is wonderful! More on life in Rome - you’ve made a great list already so please do follow up!
Xxx Judith
Thank you, dear Judith, for your support of my writing. It means so much to me! I will get to work on the list of ideas cited, and keep you posted!
Tanti Auguri Sheila! Love your marvelous missives! I am interested in how/if the dangerous trend towards populist (worst case scenario fascist) governmental leadership is or is not manifesting in Italy. Grazie!
-Katie B.
Thanks so much, Katie! Great question. But a delicate one which I will reply to you in time and privately!
Happy Birthday, Sheila! I love your missives and I love your list of ideas ...such as WORLD PEACE!!!! May it be so. xoxo Katharina
Dearest Katharina, I love how this newsletter has brought us back in touch with each other. OK, I will get cracking on the ideas already cited and look forward to further suggestions and feedback from you in the future! Love, Sheila
Happy Birthday, Sheila. You look so terrific and happy! Wishing you a great new Birth Year ahead.
Things here in San Francisco are humming along. As ever, we think of you fondly and miss you! We enjoy the blog and think that your writing is simply splendid!
Oh, dear Candy, your support of my writing from the start has always moved me. THANK YOU! A huge hug to you and Ken. I hope your still performing and singing during this Christmas season -- I miss American Christmas caroling, which doesn't happen here. THAT might be a missive to write. Hmmm....happy holidays to you both!
Happy birthday Sheila! Keep these missives coming, I really enjoy your witty and insightful essays.
Thanks so much, Jennifer, for being such a loyal reader, and for the birthday wishes!
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday today! Loved your photo in Villa Ada today with Zabaglione too
Tanti Auguri da Aline D
Thanks so much, dear Aline! It's always so lovely to hear from you, and thank you for being my loyal reader and supporter!