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Continue reading →: The Sound of Silence: A PoemListen to the Sound of Silence… It sighs on the wind, The voice of calm serenity. It whispers in the treetops, Calling, peace be still. Whispering, sighing, breathing, Never still, nor fully silent. Harken to its melody, Singing in the stillness. For only then, Do we truly hear. Only then…
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Continue reading →: We Each Have a Role to PlayNovember 22 marked the 62nd anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. Many people around the world mourned the loss of this reknowned writer and literary scholar. But for his own part, he was ready to go. In his last days he made the following memorable statement: “I have done all I…
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Continue reading →: Seven Tips for Sharing Your FaithItaly’s public health system is a great blessing for us! Without it we would have gone without medical care at times. We appreciate having quality care and treatment at no or low out-of-pocket costs. But it’s always been our family dottori (doctors) that we value the most. Even though we often…
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Continue reading →: Giving Thanks for ProvidenceAutumn here in Italy is a special season, one of my favorites! In small towns, like ours, the smell of wood smoke hangs in the crisp, clean air. Grapes are fermenting into fine wines. And olives, pressed into green gold, glisten in their bottles. But as an American, my thoughts…
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Continue reading →: A Faith Strong Like EspressoI love espresso. But that’s normal. I’ve lived in Italy for over 30 years! But what I really want is an espresso faith! Not in the sense of quick and easy, because a life of true faith is never a life without problems. But rather a faith that looks above…
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Continue reading →: What I Would Miss About ItalySometimes, fleeting thoughts flash through my mind causing me to think and ask, “Where did that come from?” Other times they cause me to say emphatically, “I can’t bear to think of it!” Many just meander through for no apparent reason; this is one of those… What would I miss…
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Continue reading →: Roman Summers & Ottobrate RomaneAutumn in Italy is a wonderful season! Mostly warm and balmy – almost warm enough for sunbathing through the first part of November. It’s known as Italy’s Roman Summer, similar to the Indian Summer we used to enjoy back in the USA. But since the early 1900s, Roman summer has been…
Signora Sheila
Notes on Life, Faith & Italy
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 