Author Archives: seductivevenice

About seductivevenice

Teacher, writer, traveler, dancer, reader, photographer, gardener.

Gondola Stuff: Fridge Ferro

Posted on September 18, 2019

A fridge magnet my friend and travel buddy Laura gave me. It’s holding up her drawing, a photo of my nephew, and a favorite quote. I’m guessing that you all already know what the ferro symbolizes? Each prong represents one … Continue reading →

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Redefining Beauty: Giustina Renier Michiel

Posted on September 14, 2019

How does one go about translating Shakespeare into other languages? His language is so particular to its time and place, and he coined so many new phrases and has such an immense vocabulary. Yet Giustina Renier Michiel was arguably the … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Roger Feuerman

Posted on September 9, 2019

“Signorina Kathleen, It is I, Casanova, from here in the 18thcentury. And not First Spritz Is Free contributor Roger Feuerman. He claims he is too exhausted from laboring to finish his Venetian young adult fiction novel and penning a new … Continue reading →

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Venetian Emoji #2

Posted on September 5, 2019

What does this emoji signify? And no, the photo is not upside down.  

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Dear Venice, Wish You Were Here #4

Posted on August 31, 2019

“Many desirable lots unsold.” –Ed Harris Was Harris a real estate agent? A lackey of Robert Kernodle who had some cash to buy property in Venice? Again, what is the date? So difficult to determine in these old postcards. But … Continue reading →

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Sharing: Postcards from the Boot

Posted on August 27, 2019

A friend recently introduced me to this website Postcards from the Boot, a paean to Italy and all its foods, colors, sights, and joys. Look for the May 4, 2019, post, also listed under the “Places” category. Carla Gambescia clearly … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Villa Borghese

Posted on August 23, 2019

The Villa Borghese is one of Rome’s treasures. It’s roughly 198 acres of gardens and contains a number of buildings, art venues, statues, water features, and walking paths. The Spanish Steps lead up to it at one end, and another … Continue reading →

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