We met this morning before I had read this piece. While walking back home, I thought: "How wonderfully well this lady managed to blend two universes in a special third one, hers!"
Now, after reading this missive, I am sure that it is You that makes the difference: the voice, the eyesight, and the attitude.
I would say: someone who still gets amazed but reacts above and beyond the wow's and awesome's flowering around.
Someone who digs on the soil of feelings and looks carefully to sprouts coming out. Gardening yourself is that it allows you to express a thanksgiving to life and people who made your own life worth living.
Please don't get distracted and move on with the book.
Thank you, dear Andrea, for these kind words. Your support of my writing means so much to me. Keep pushing me to finish the book. It's a slog but I'm determined to do it! Look forward to seeing you soon!
Well, thank you for getting me there! It was your love for Italy and for me that helped me get there and stay! Aren't we ALL lucky to have both Italy and America in our lives!
Dear Sheila , Just loved reading about the delightful family party in the Roman countryside and the photos too
We live in Rome in the Winter and Spring, near Trajan's Forum and Market and we often walk up to the Pincio to admire the beautiful view . I am really looking forward to reading your book too
Thanks so much for your kind words, Aline. I will find you with pleasure on Instagram! Lucky you to split your life between the USA and Rome's Trajan's Forum!
Magnificent Missive, Sheila. And Fabindia looks fantastic too. The party sounds like a dream. Your dual language - culture - food - way of life exposure is , at times, hard but you are so much richer for it and Italy is a great choice! Here's to the next 25 years in marriage! Auguri.
Cheers to 25 more, you are right, dear Katharina! I really hope your future trips to Germany will bypass you to Rome one day so that our paths can cross again! xxS
Lovely piece, Sheila, and the photos (especially the skating reenactment) are a real treat! I'm so happy Francesco played matchmaker for you and has remained your friend for all these years. Enjoy the next 25!
Very kind, dear Cheryl. Thanks for your words. Yes, that skating reenactment photo makes me giggle, too. Believe me, we are far from Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill on skates but it's important to have role models! :)
Thanks so much, dear Tammy, for always reading me! You know how much I love watching your son dance so PLEASE keep posting those videos as Lorenzo and I are IN AWE of him!
We met this morning before I had read this piece. While walking back home, I thought: "How wonderfully well this lady managed to blend two universes in a special third one, hers!"
Now, after reading this missive, I am sure that it is You that makes the difference: the voice, the eyesight, and the attitude.
I would say: someone who still gets amazed but reacts above and beyond the wow's and awesome's flowering around.
Someone who digs on the soil of feelings and looks carefully to sprouts coming out. Gardening yourself is that it allows you to express a thanksgiving to life and people who made your own life worth living.
Please don't get distracted and move on with the book.
Thank you, dear Andrea, for these kind words. Your support of my writing means so much to me. Keep pushing me to finish the book. It's a slog but I'm determined to do it! Look forward to seeing you soon!
One if your best letters from the other side—so filled with love.
Thank you for these kind words. Much appreciated!
So happy you stayed in Italy in 1998 and brought the wonderful Lorenzo, his family, and, most important, Luca and Sofia into our lives!!!
Well, thank you for getting me there! It was your love for Italy and for me that helped me get there and stay! Aren't we ALL lucky to have both Italy and America in our lives!
Dear Sheila , Just loved reading about the delightful family party in the Roman countryside and the photos too
We live in Rome in the Winter and Spring, near Trajan's Forum and Market and we often walk up to the Pincio to admire the beautiful view . I am really looking forward to reading your book too
[ I am on Instagram as 'zarasbohemia ' ]
Thanks so much for your kind words, Aline. I will find you with pleasure on Instagram! Lucky you to split your life between the USA and Rome's Trajan's Forum!
Magnificent Missive, Sheila. And Fabindia looks fantastic too. The party sounds like a dream. Your dual language - culture - food - way of life exposure is , at times, hard but you are so much richer for it and Italy is a great choice! Here's to the next 25 years in marriage! Auguri.
Cheers to 25 more, you are right, dear Katharina! I really hope your future trips to Germany will bypass you to Rome one day so that our paths can cross again! xxS
Lovely piece, Sheila, and the photos (especially the skating reenactment) are a real treat! I'm so happy Francesco played matchmaker for you and has remained your friend for all these years. Enjoy the next 25!
Very kind, dear Cheryl. Thanks for your words. Yes, that skating reenactment photo makes me giggle, too. Believe me, we are far from Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill on skates but it's important to have role models! :)
Sheila, I love reading your words- they bring me so much joy✨
I’m looking forward to your book, I am such a fan. ❤️
Thanks so much, dear Tammy, for always reading me! You know how much I love watching your son dance so PLEASE keep posting those videos as Lorenzo and I are IN AWE of him!
Perfection! So happy to see how you are flourishing in life and on the page! Xo
Thank you, dear Malena. Your support means the world to me. And I have YOU to thank for encouraging me to start writing on this forum!