Monthly Archives: January 2018

Book Discussion Questions: Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps

Posted on January 31, 2018 by seductivevenice

With the new exhibit about Casanova’s Europe coming to the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco, it seems like a good time to encourage people to read my book about Casanova’s home town–Venice. If your book club, or you … Continue reading →

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Casanova Comes to San Francisco

Posted on January 28, 2018 by seductivevenice

Thank you to all who have written to me about the upcoming exhibit at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor museum. “Casanova: The Seduction of Europe” opens February 10 to the general public, with a special opening the night before. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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I’ve Done it Again!

Posted on January 25, 2018 by seductivevenice

I’ve gone and started another puzzle. This one will be much easier than that aerial view photo of Venice that took me nearly a year to complete. Here’s the outline. Let’s see how long it takes you to figure out … Continue reading →

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Quattro Minuti con Casanova: Teatro Goldoni

Posted on January 20, 2018 by seductivevenice

  I haven’t posted a Quattro Minuti con Casanova episode in a while! Today’s features Teatro Goldoni, which had a different name in Casanova’s day. Listen to this video to see what it was…. Teatro Goldoni The event I talk … Continue reading →

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50 in One Fell Swoop

Posted on January 17, 2018 by seductivevenice

There I was, lying in bed reading, wincing and grimacing as the book reached its climax. I don’t want to say any more, so that you get to experience this thrill yourself! I recently read The Four Horsemen, the last … Continue reading →

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No Big Boats!

Posted on January 12, 2018 by seductivevenice

I’m a little behind in this one, but I’m finally sharing the fabulous post by Michelle Lovric on the TheHistoryGirls blog site. On December 10 she posted a detailed interview with Barbara Warburton Giliberti, who sits on the committee of … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: Interview with Karen Koppett

Posted on January 8, 2018 by seductivevenice

As the latest in the series of interviews, “Venice, My Muse” this month talks to Karen Koppett, a water conservation specialist, zombie aficionado, and traveler. I’ve known Karen since high school, and we’ve been to Venice together four times over … Continue reading →

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Random Journal Entry #9

Posted on January 4, 2018 by seductivevenice

My occasional series draws from old journal entries when I was in Venice. This one continues from my 1996 trip (see the last few Random Journal Entries for others from that same trip). I’m leaving my misspellings and errors in … Continue reading →

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