This story resonated with me as many of your wonderfully-worded thoughts brought back memories of my 13 years living in Asia when I would so relish a visit from one of my mother's friends from home. It's those treasured friendships that kept me going...as they do you. Lovely and touching.
Thank you, dear Helen. I'm glad it resonated with you. I'm always so happy to see friends from home, especially those who have known me forever. I fondly recall visits I've had here from Margaret and hope to have many more with her in the future! Love to all of you!
Dear Sheila, reading your story is like watching a movie 🍿…. Love the way you describe emotions and facts. Very touching and engaging. Always a pleasure.
Wonderful story as always, dear Sheila. It is so rare to have a true friend and share pieces of your life with her. I had a younger true friend that I lost recently so this story brought tears to my eyes.
I was luxuriating in your storytelling. Such a gift! Knowing it is you writing makes me feel privileged to be inside of your thoughts. You are a very genuine, light-hearted soul. Thank you!
Oh, Amanda, so kind of you, thank you! I love that we have reconnected and I really hope to see you one day again soon -- either in CA or in Italy! xxS
Such a moving story about friendship and loss and growing older ... and treasuring a relationship that will last forever. Long-time married friends are finding themselves alone, and we, the survivors, are here to share the memories and the grief, and at the same time, to encourage life going forward. Thank you, Sheila.
Oh, Leah, thanks so much for reading and writing to me. Your words always mean a huge amount to me. I also loved your recent piece about the invisible on the streets of SF -- an extremely poignant and moving piece you wrote, as always. We miss you both!
Again one of your wonderful, enchanting stories !!! I felt like being back in Rome myself.Thanks for sharing your stories.
Grazie, Sheila! We miss you a lot too!
Amelia & Stefano
Molto bello Sheila! Molto commovente. E ricordo bene quei piatti, sono bellissimi!
Grazie, amica! Questo weekend mangiamo insieme con quei piatti! Non vediamo l'ora di vedervi!
Didn’t like imagining you ever teary, but otherwise very well done! ;)
Awww, so sweet, dear Brad. Thanks so much for writing me. Hope all is well.
I want those plates!
Come back to Rome soon, and I'll feed you dinner off of them!
This story resonated with me as many of your wonderfully-worded thoughts brought back memories of my 13 years living in Asia when I would so relish a visit from one of my mother's friends from home. It's those treasured friendships that kept me going...as they do you. Lovely and touching.
Thank you, dear Helen. I'm glad it resonated with you. I'm always so happy to see friends from home, especially those who have known me forever. I fondly recall visits I've had here from Margaret and hope to have many more with her in the future! Love to all of you!
Dear Sheila, reading your story is like watching a movie 🍿…. Love the way you describe emotions and facts. Very touching and engaging. Always a pleasure.
Xoxo 😘
Thank you, dear Laura. Zaby also sends her love to you!
bellissima, grazie! profonda e commovente. susanna
Grazie tante, cara Susanna. Mi fa tanto piacere che mi leggi!
Beautifully written - touching so many hearts.
Thank you, dear Bonnie.
A beautiful piece, Sheila, full of tenderness. Transports me to Rome, wishing I were that woman .
We do miss you!
Lol
Lois
Thank you, dear Lois. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll visit me here one day soon!
I adore this essay for many reasons!!!
The writing, the details, the friendship and Rome.
Thank you so much, much appreciated!
Wonderful story as always, dear Sheila. It is so rare to have a true friend and share pieces of your life with her. I had a younger true friend that I lost recently so this story brought tears to my eyes.
I'm sorry for your loss, dear Amelia. Thank you for your kind words about my piece. We miss you! Love to you and Stefano.
Beautiful, poignant and so heartfelt. You have a gift to in using special words - look forward to many more missives. Love, Barbara K.
Your support means so much to me. Thank you for always reading and writing me! Miss you! Come back to Rome soon!
I was luxuriating in your storytelling. Such a gift! Knowing it is you writing makes me feel privileged to be inside of your thoughts. You are a very genuine, light-hearted soul. Thank you!
Oh, Amanda, so kind of you, thank you! I love that we have reconnected and I really hope to see you one day again soon -- either in CA or in Italy! xxS
Really enjoyed reading this and it was so moving and so beautifully written too
Wonderful photos of Rome too
Thank you so much, Aline, for being a loyal reader and writer to me!
Such a moving story about friendship and loss and growing older ... and treasuring a relationship that will last forever. Long-time married friends are finding themselves alone, and we, the survivors, are here to share the memories and the grief, and at the same time, to encourage life going forward. Thank you, Sheila.
Oh, Leah, thanks so much for reading and writing to me. Your words always mean a huge amount to me. I also loved your recent piece about the invisible on the streets of SF -- an extremely poignant and moving piece you wrote, as always. We miss you both!