Signora Sheila

Where faith meets la dolce vita

Forever Changed: A Short Story

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3–5 minutes

She walked a lonely road, a water jar on her shoulder, that Samaritan woman. In the hottest part of the day she made the way, her solitary way, to the village well. Only after the others had returned to their own homes did she venture out. They did not welcome her…
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Eggs in Purgatory

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2–3 minutes

Recipes are back! I used to post recipes regularly, which I stopped for various reasons. But since readers loved them, I’ve decided to bring them back, specializing in frugal dishes for the hard times we’re all facing. Hope you’ll enjoy them and that they’ll help you cook delicious food on…
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Silence is Important

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1–2 minutes

It seemed like I never got around to doing too many things. My excuse was “well, things happen.” And sometimes unexpected happenings do sidetrack me. But was that really the problem? When I think about what’s most important in life, I always think about people not things. Things are of…
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Is It Courage – Or Strength?

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4–6 minutes

In light of my post yesterday on vaccine mandates, some comments have caused me to reflect. Comments that expressed concern for our situation or praised our courage in following our convictions. It was the latter that gave me pause. I don’t feel courageous, and doubt that I have what it…
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It’s An Ill Wind: Vaccine Mandates

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3–5 minutes

Winter is usually brief in our area, no matter what the calendar says. We get more rain than snow. Most years the cold doesn’t start until December or January and it’s gone by the end of February. This year it blew in with a vengeance, with below average temperatures. And…
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Pontius Pilate: A Character Sketch

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3–5 minutes

Although his date of birth is unknown, Pontius Pilate was born Marcus Pontius Pilates to the Pontii clan in central Italy. He was the prefect or governor of Judea during the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. We know little more than that. But much of what we do know comes…
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I’m Signora Sheila!

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.