Things have been and still are very hard here in Italy during this pandemic. The oppressive and draconian restrictions of social distancing, masks and gloves, have undermined personal freedom and liberty. And caused business closures and job losses. Italy’s restrictions have been extremely restrictive. And all this makes life sad and depressing. Rules and heaviness […]
Since moving to Italy, Hubby and I have been following the Mediterranean diet because it’s healthy and soooo delicious. You might want to give it a try too. Especially since many of us don’t get enough exercise, and real food is being replaced more and more by processed foods. Why not give this healthy diet […]
Our years here in Italy have taught us that a slower pace helps us to enjoy life more and spend more time with the people and things we love. Whenever I talk about this, I meet others who would like to escape the stresses of life in the fast lane. They long for a more […]
Tomorrow is the big day. I go in for cataract surgery, which I’m not especially looking forward to. Regaining sight in that eye, sure I look forward to that. But the rest? I’m not especially keen on shots and incisions in my eyeball! The right remedy. Yet, I know it’s the right remedy. I could […]
It crept up quietly, little by little. That’s how some things happen. And we don’t realize it until it’s too late (or almost). Like with my eyesight. I was convinced that I could see. But the truth is, I was going blind. Our eyes are pretty amazing. Each eye is made up of over 2 […]