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Continue reading →: CT Studd and God’s ReputationAs a young man, missionary Charles Thomas Studd (1860-1931) had it all. A famous cricket champion during his days at Eton and Cambridge, fame and success were his. But after the death of his older brother George, he began to question it all. “What is all the fame and flattery worth,”…
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Continue reading →: When the Way is BlockedNo one likes roadblocks or delays. We prefer to do what we want and go where we want. But sometimes we find roadblocks in our way, and frustration sets in. Or irritation, anger, resignation, sadness. Disappointment can bring a whole range of emotions. And we wish for a bulldozer to…
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Continue reading →: Simplest Ever Italian SnackLooking for a quick and easy healthy snack that can be prepared in a flash? Oil on bread has long been the standard snack in Italian kitchens. (Especially before the advent of unhealthy junk food.) It’s so delicious as a midnight snack, after school or anytime! And all you need…
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Continue reading →: Spring Cleaning? Time to Declutter!Our current house is half the size of the previous place we had up north, and at first I struggled to fit everything in. So I began to see the need to declutter. Life here in our peaceful valley is also slow and simple. It has helped me to rethink…
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Continue reading →: The Italian Carnival: A Venetian TraditionIt’s Carnival, or Mardi Gras, week in Italy. And our little town, like many others, holds a traditional parade and a masked street party every year. But no Italian carnival celebration in Italy is more famous than that of Venice. The word carnival literally means to say goodbye to the…
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Continue reading →: Love is in the Air: Valentines in ItalyWherever you go in Italy, it seems love is in the air! From Venice and its gondola rides to Verona and Romeo and Juliet, Italy is known as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. And especially on Valentine’s Day, Italy almost seems made for love! But Italy isn’t just…
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Continue reading →: For When you Feel MaroonedWhen you first move overseas, nothing seems to be where it should be. Offices, appointments, and waiting in line may not work the same way. Stores don’t always sell what you expect. When we first moved to Italy, we spent weeks trying to find matches for our stove. Who would have thought…
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Continue reading →: Why I Choose Simple LivingWhy I choose simple living (or minimalism) is a question I am often asked. And it’s not always easy to explain, especially to those who have never heard of minimalism. Or when I tell them that it all started with a bottle of vinegar upon learning that my daughter stopped…
Welcome!
I’m Signora Sheila: American born-Italian at heart, I’m a wife, mom, nonna and follower of Jesus. I am passionate about my faith, my family and my simple dolce vita here in Italy, where I’ve been living for 37+ years.
Signora Sheila 