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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.

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Sep 12, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

One if your best letters from the other side—so filled with love.

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Sep 12, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

So happy you stayed in Italy in 1998 and brought the wonderful Lorenzo, his family, and, most important, Luca and Sofia into our lives!!!

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Sep 12, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

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 ' ]

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Sep 12, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

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.

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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!

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Sep 12, 2023Liked by Sheila Pierce

Sheila, I love reading your words- they bring me so much joy✨

I’m looking forward to your book, I am such a fan. ❤️

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Perfection! So happy to see how you are flourishing in life and on the page! Xo

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