Pesce d’Aprile
The possible origins of April Fool’s Day. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on April 1, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
A springy Good Friday
The swallows are here, the trees are in bloom! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on April 2, 2010
Memories of an Altar Girl
Easter is a great time to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations, and a marvelous opportunity to discover local customs and old traditions. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on April 1, 2010
Olive trees and palms… the sacred and the profane!
Olive tree pruning season in Tuscany generally falls around Palm Sunday, and it’s a big deal. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on March 29, 2010
Minestra di Pasta e Fagioli
The politically incorrect guide to Italian cuisine… for bad housewives and lazy slackers like me. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on March 27, 2010
Slow Living Day in Tuscany
Monday was Slow Living day, and we celebrated it by taking a really slow drive in the countryside! Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on March 17, 2010
Feeling at home
I’ve been wondering for some time what makes one “feel at home”. Now I know what makes me feel at home in my home village. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on March 15, 2010
A relaxing job…
A cold day in Pisa, a slow morning for the guardians of the Leaning Tower! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on March 10, 2010
Women’s Day in Italy
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so on the occasion I am giving this “virtual” mimosa flowers to my favourite women on the web (and in real life too!). Read More 15 Comments
Written by gloria on March 8, 2010
A spring day in Pisa… from an unusual angle
Looking at things with different eyes can be surprising and rewarding, especially on a spring-like day. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on March 3, 2010
