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Dec 3, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

So here is a more reflective/somber idea: how do you perceive the general feeling of Italians towards strangers, refugees…

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Dec 3, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

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

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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.

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Dec 4, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

Happy Birthday, Sheila! I love your missives and I love your list of ideas ...such as WORLD PEACE!!!! May it be so. xoxo Katharina

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Dec 4, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

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!

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Dec 3, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

Happy birthday Sheila! Keep these missives coming, I really enjoy your witty and insightful essays.

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Dec 3, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday today! Loved your photo in Villa Ada today with Zabaglione too

Tanti Auguri da Aline D

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