Monthly Archives: November 2025

Sharing: Casanova Meets Voltaire

Posted on November 28, 2025 by seductivevenice

Normally, I’m not interested in robots inventing content. I don’t seek it out, and I prefer to support human artists and writers. But this image and conversation came across my desk, so I thought I’d share it. This cartoon comes … Continue reading →

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Fan-girl for Casanova?

Posted on November 25, 2025 by seductivevenice

I had almost forgotten about the interview. And then, next thing I know, I’m on German radio! Last winter I was interviewed by Noemi Schneider, a writer and filmmaker creating a special program focused on the life of Giacomo Casanova … Continue reading →

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Where Am I?

Posted on November 20, 2025 by seductivevenice

As part of my occasional series “Where Am I?” can you guess where I am standing when I took this photo? Can you name the general neighborhood or even the exact building? Maybe you were there too! Hint: summer 2024.

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Puzzle Time! Fin

Posted on November 17, 2025 by seductivevenice

Well, once I sat down to puzzle tonight, I couldn’t stop. So you get to see the finished image! I love this alternate, ancient view of Venice. And don’t you love the wee boats?

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Puzzle Time! Making Progress

Posted on November 14, 2025 by seductivevenice

Things are really starting to come together now. I was working on all the trees and large churches. The box doesn’t actually have a large complete image of the whole thing, so it’s a bit more challenging. I’ll include an … Continue reading →

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Ercole Amante

Posted on November 11, 2025 by seductivevenice

I just learned that Antonia Padoani Bembo’s opera, Ercole Amante, will be performed in San Francisco this coming weekend, November 14-16, 2025. I believe this is the first time this piece will be performed, ever, since it was written in … Continue reading →

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Venice Noir 2025

Posted on November 10, 2025 by seductivevenice

This coming weekend, Nov. 14-16, 2025, is the annual festival celebrating crime writing: Venice Noir. The brainchild of David Hewson, Gregory Dowling, and Philip Gwynne Jones, this book festival is expanding in size and scope. This year it will feature … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Time! The Contours

Posted on November 10, 2025 by seductivevenice

Started to fill in around the edges tonight. You can see the Punta della Dogana begin to emerge, and part of the Doge’s Palace. Is that SS Giovanni e Paolo in the upper left? This is ancient Venice, so not … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Time! Adding On

Posted on November 8, 2025 by seductivevenice

I didn’t have much time and didn’t get too far today.

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Caption Me!

Posted on November 6, 2025 by seductivevenice

This broken hearted lion lives in the church of the Frari in Venice, reposing outside the tomb of Canova. Meaning no disrespect for the dead, (and with great love for Canova’s work!), I invite you to come up with a … Continue reading →

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