Sicily is one of the most fascinating and beautiful places in Italy. As Goethe wrote, “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” Being Sicilian … Continued
In Italy, I appreciate the beauty that surrounds me, but sometimes the unexpected and unusual sights pique my curiosity. The above photo is an installation inside the Toledo station of the Naples Metro. Titled “By the sea…you and me,” … Continued
If you’ve ever traveled to Italy, you already know from experience to be prepared to walk a lot. In fact, you can count on walking quite a few miles a day. During my recent trips to Italy, I walk an … Continued
Despite what I perceive as a challenging way of life at times, Italians always appear to look happy,. What is their secret? I think it can be summed up in the concept of il dolce far niente.Translated, it means … Continued
Twenty-eight years ago, when I was in graduate school, I wrote a paper about the role my family played in establishing the values I had developed throughout my life. In going through some old files, I found this paper, and … Continued
