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An American moves with her husband to Florence, Italy and this is what happens...
Capturing Every Moment Of Joy

Capturing Every Moment Of Joy

2020-03-31 06:00
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 The times we are all living in are challenging and intense. This morning when I opened my windows and saw the blanket of gray clouds overhead, I smiled. Not because t… Read More
Finding Solace In Isolation

Finding Solace In Isolation

2020-03-23 06:00
Monday, March 23, 2020 Every morning, I wake up to the sound of the water flowing over the weir below Ponte alle Grazie. I used to only hear it only if I focused on it or in the wee hours of… Read More
Embracing The Lockdown

Embracing The Lockdown

2020-03-19 06:00
Thursday, March 19, 2020 The church bells chimed throughout the city this morning, calling parishioners to church. It's a sweet reminder of what our daily life once was in Florence. The free… Read More
Making The Most Of Our Quiet Down Period

Making The Most Of Our Quiet Down Period

2020-03-15 06:00
Sunday, March 15, 2020 This lockdown seems to be more of a quiet down period for us. Florence feels like she's in hibernation with all the shops, cafés, and restaurants being closed… Read More
Send Us Love, Not Sadness

Send Us Love, Not Sadness

2020-03-14 06:00
Saturday, March 14, 2020 Everyone keeps telling me they're sad for Florence and Italy. Lockdown is an inconvenience, but it is a protective measure for our country and our citizens. If you w… Read More
Returning To The Lockdown In Florence

Returning To The Lockdown In Florence

2020-03-13 06:00
Friday, March 13, 2020 I only left Florence for a few days to celebrate my beloved's birthday in Germany. The streets of Florence had grown quiet as many tourists and foreign students depart… Read More
Basking In The Winter Energy

Basking In The Winter Energy

2020-01-15 06:00
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Now that the holidays have passed and the Christmas lights have been removed from the streets, winter is finally settling in. The streets are quieter, fewer peopl… Read More

Ponte Vecchio As My Finish Line

2016-03-19 18:53
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 For my run this morning, I headed toward Ponte San Niccolò with the sun glaring in front of me. I tried to look out at the Arno, but the cobblestone sidewalk… Read More

Respite Brings About Renewed Vigor

2016-03-19 18:53
Thursday, March 27, 2014 Initially I had a few ideas of what I wanted to do on my day off. I imagined myself going to the Uffizi to admire the Nascita di Venere by Botticelli. Then, I though… Read More

Florence Is My Inspiration And My Guide

2016-03-19 18:53
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 When I woke up this morning, I decided to take the day off from work. I had a lot planned to do, but I wasn't feeling very optimistic. It's odd for me to be in Flor… Read More

Tapping Into Florence’s Energy

2016-03-19 18:53
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 I spent very little time engaged in my beloved city when I was there a couple of weeks ago. Now that I am in France, I miss Florence. I looked out at the Arno from m… Read More

Florence's Beauty Is Love

2015-11-25 06:00
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Beauty is not just pleasing to the eye; it's also pleasing to the heart and soul. I'm fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it… Read More

Being Supported By Florence

2015-10-25 06:00
Sunday, October 25, 2015 This year has been an intense one for me. I didn't realize the intensity of it until I went to California at the end of July. All of a sudden, everything came to a h… Read More

Embracing The Hope Of A New Day

2015-10-08 06:00
Thursday, October 8, 2015 At 7am this morning, I opened up my shutters and got excited when I saw the vibrant pink, light blue, and gold sky. I stood gazing out at the sky, but buildings blo… Read More

Chasing Sunsets And Finding Peace

2015-07-11 06:00
Saturday, July 11, 2015 For the past couple of weeks, I have tried to go outside as often as possible to watch the sunset. I initially thought that I just wanted to observe the sky change co… Read More

Sunrise Stroll Along The Arno

2015-06-28 06:00
Sunday, June 28, 2015 When the church bells rang five times this morning, I was surprised that I was fully awake. I looked out the window and saw that it was already light outside. The sun h… Read More

My Home In Florence

2015-06-23 06:00
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 In the morning, the city hums outside my apartment windows. Shortly after the sun rises, I am awakened by the garbage truck that beeps as it reverses into position in… Read More

Enjoying The Unpredictable Weather

2015-06-16 06:00
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 This summer more than ever the weather seems to be a bit quirky in Florence. Almost ever day, the weather surprises me by how it can change so quickly and dramatically… Read More

Florence Nurtures Me Back To My Heart

2015-06-11 06:00
Thursday, June 11, 2015 After being in Paris for two weeks, something shifted in me. The city did not change, but I did. At the beginning of this week, I felt completely empty. I tried many… Read More

Nourished By Both Tuscany And Florence

2015-05-31 06:00
Sunday, May 31, 2015 It's not just because I have been physically living in Florence for over ten years that it is my home. Florence has a powerful energy that I enjoy and appreciate. It's a… Read More

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