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You Might Be Italian If…
Continua a leggere→: You Might Be Italian If…Have you ever wondered if you might possibly have Italian roots somewhere in your family? Sometimes you can tell just by your surname. But if you’re not sure, try this fun test to discover if you are Italian, or at least Italian at heart! You just might be Italian if… 1. You feel that a…
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The Right Prayer
Continua a leggere→: The Right PrayerPrayer. What is it? Yes, we know that it’s conversing with our Lord. But what is it, really? Does it need words? Can it have emotions? How should we do it, and what should we expect from it? Prayer. What is it? Yes, we know that it’s a conversation with our Lord. But what is…
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St. Martin’s Day & Italy’s Roman Summer
Continua a leggere→: St. Martin’s Day & Italy’s Roman SummerSan Martino is celebrated on November 11, the day of his burial in Tours, France. But San Martino also refers to the unseasonably warm weather that Italy usually enjoys in the first half of the month! Which, according to folklore, is due to a good deed performed by this Roman saint. The Story of San…
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The Italian Autumn: What to Expect
Continua a leggere→: The Italian Autumn: What to ExpectCrackling leaves underfoot. Whafts of wood smoke in the air. Pumpkins and apples. Chestnuts roasting. There’s something cozy about Autumn, isn’t there? And these are just some of the things you can expect to find in an Italian autumn. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough and catch a grape or harvest. Two of the most special events…
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A Shepherd’s Life in Bible Times
Continua a leggere→: A Shepherd’s Life in Bible TimesShepherding is one of the oldest human occupations, second only to gardening and farming. It played a crucial role in biblical times. Sheep were central to the economy and religious life of Israel. And the contribution shepherds made, though invaluable, was often overlooked or undervalued. Abel was the first in the Bible to keep sheep.…
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The Village Morning
Continua a leggere→: The Village MorningSitting here at the kitchen table, I hear the shepherd who lives uphill start his dilapidated truck. It seems quieter this time. Perhaps he has repaired it since our last visit. Or maybe our closed windows muffle the rattle. But it’s a welcome sound. For this quiet mountain village sinks into a deep silence as…
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I’m Signora Sheila
American-born, Italian at heart. Welcome to my blog and my corner of Italy, dedicated to all things slow, real, and lasting. Here, I invite you to join me in slowing down, living with purpose, and rediscovering the things that really matter.
Let’s be amici!
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