Monthly Archives: March 2020

Puzzle (2)

Posted on March 28, 2020 by seductivevenice

The colors of Venice…. Hopefully my cats don’t make off with any of the pieces.

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Live Chat on Instagram!

Posted on March 24, 2020 by seductivevenice

Monica Cesarato and I are defying the shelter in place rule to meet for a live chat–on Instagram! So I guess we’re not really defying any rule, but we just want to hang out and chat across the time zones. … Continue reading →

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Puzzle (1)

Posted on March 22, 2020 by seductivevenice

Starting a new puzzle. Stuck inside the house these days, so this one might go pretty fast!

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Redefining Beauty videos: Maria Boscola

Posted on March 20, 2020 by seductivevenice

My last post discussed the water that appears to be cleaner in Venice’s canals and lagoons, particularly affected by the lack of boats that usually stir up the sediment. This got me thinking about Venetian boats, which led me to … Continue reading →

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Does Covid19 Lead to Clean Canals?

Posted on March 17, 2020 by seductivevenice

Venice’s canals are notoriously dirty, but with Italy locked down and the tourists staying away, residents are noticing that the canals look cleaner. There actually seeing fish! But what is the real reason for this new clarity? Check out this … Continue reading →

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“The Sound of No Hands Clapping”

Posted on March 13, 2020 by seductivevenice

La Fenice in Venice is dark, as is pretty much every large venue, but the musicians play on! I heard this radio item while commuting home from my school that is now closed due to the corona virus. (image from … Continue reading →

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Venice, Wish You Were Here #10

Posted on March 9, 2020 by seductivevenice

“Cara Maria Luisa,” begins this postcard, and beyond that, I’m having a hard time deciphering! I can make out a few words here and there, such as “il mio caldo” and “dall’Italia bella,” but not much else. Please help! I’m … Continue reading →

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Venice, Wish You Were Here #7

Posted on March 4, 2020 by seductivevenice

I had Bavarian exchange students, Simon and Pascal, help me translate the writing on this card that was going to Vienna, Austria, dated 20 February 1935. Here’s what we think it says: “Love, today at noon. We arrived well and … Continue reading →

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