A few weeks ago, I gave a presentation to my Saturday morning Italian class on my recent trip to Italy. Some readers kindly encouraged me to share the written version here — with an English translation, of course. And a few photos. Click through if you’d like to meet my Inner Italian, Francesca.
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Why is this woman (Yep, that’s me) smiling and waving? Might be because summer is belatedly arriving in Vancouver. . . . But before I pull all my linen dresses from the closet, let me show you the outfits that have got me through these last cool and rainy weeks.
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Bumped into some trouble here in Rome last week when my bag was stolen just as we finished a delicious lunch. More of a travel experience than I was looking for, but I did have an opportunity to practice my Italian. A bit stressed, still, and tired after this, but Rome is as beautiful as ever, and today’s post is about finding what nourishes. . . . floral visual nourishment. Click through to see . . .
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Back from a road-trip getaway, realizing all over again that Play can be as tiring as Work. So today’s is a short post, brought to you by the colour Yellow. An OOTD (outfit of the day) and a new-to-me ornamental tree and some words, some thoughts. about the need for rest after recreation. Click through to read more. . .
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Everything from yellow boots to Italian castles to young French men preening to a favourite What I Wore. . . filling the pages of my messy sketch journal, I end up with a book of memories. Want a peek? Just click through. . .
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