Monthly Archives: May 2016

Gondola Stuff: The Metalhead

Posted on May 29, 2016 by seductivevenice

From my collection of gondola stuff. I got this one off  eBay in a sudden fit when I thought I needed more gondola things but I wasn’t in Venice to shop for something there. Unfortunately, it’s missing the tip of … Continue reading →

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Impious Miscreants with Diabolicall Perswasions

Posted on May 26, 2016 by seductivevenice

The British traveler (and one-time court jester) Thomas Coryat is often credited as taking the first Grand Tour of Europe (though he certainly didn’t know it at the time!). In 1608 he traversed Europe, mostly on foot, and spent some … Continue reading →

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Where Am I? (9)

Posted on May 23, 2016 by seductivevenice

The first photos shows the view as I look out the window, and the second photos shows the interior. Where am I?

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Recital this Sunday!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by seductivevenice

Put it on your calendar! The Beautiful Woman in Venice recital returns! Sunday, May 22, join us at the Italian American Heritage Society in San Jose to hear me talk about Venetian women composers, musicians, and more. I’ll be accompanied … Continue reading →

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“Redefining Beauty” Videos: Modesta Pozzo

Posted on May 10, 2016 by seductivevenice

Oh no! I’ve run out of “Quattro Minuti con Casanova” videos. Time to go back to Venice and make some more! Until the next trip, I offer you a new series of videos about the beautiful women of Venice that … Continue reading →

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Garden of Earthly Delights

Posted on May 5, 2016 by seductivevenice

I recently watched a film set in Venice, The Garden of Earthly Delights (2004), directed by Lech Majewski. It follows Claudine and Chris, who meet in London, but move to Venice; Chris is obsessed with his video camera and films what … Continue reading →

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Bird’s Eye View

Posted on May 1, 2016 by seductivevenice

Last weekend I finally finished this puzzle.  I had been working on it sporadically for about nine months, sometimes pulled away from it by other projects and tasks, but always coming back. Working on this involved a large dose of … Continue reading →

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