Postcard from Padua, Italy: How could I forget Giotto’s Hell? The post reflects on the powerful impact of Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel, particularly his depictions of Hell and moral lessons. It contrasts nostalgic memories of teachings on sin with the urgent need for contemporary visitors to absorb these messages quickly. Giotto’s work, revolutionary in emotion and expression, marks a pivotal moment in Renaissance art.…
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Sunday Stamps: Women  Good day, and welcome to my blog.  It is a beautiful sunny day in May, and it's mother's day in the USA.It's time for Sunday Stamps.  The theme this week is women.Two recent stamps have been issued by the US Postal Service, or are about to be issued.First, a recent stamp:Betty White, actress, TV personality.  I know her from the shows The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Golden
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Postcard from Catania, Sicily: Where’s the cannoli? The post reviews various dining experiences in Catania, focusing on neighborhood favorites and regional specialties. Highlights include Bat il Trattore's traditional dishes, Bavetta's pasta, Fud's burgers, and Savia's renowned cannoli. Others like La Pentolaccia and Me Cumpari Turiddu offered mixed reviews, emphasizing local flavors while noting the challenges of tourist crowds.…
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Postcard from Istanbul, Turkey: Women approach art from different directions In Kabataş, a woman claimed she and her baby were attacked, capturing media and government attention. During an art exhibition in Istanbul, Esra Carus explored themes of societal wrongs and women's rights, stressing the need for moral clarity. Nearby, the Crimea Memorial Church showcased quilts by Oya Erenli Sezer, linking cultural art forms.…
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Sunday Stamps: Furniture  Welcome to a cool rainy day in the American Midwest.  It's Sunday morning, and time for Sunday Stamps.The theme today is furniture.A stamp issued in 2008 celebrating the work of Charles and Ray Eames, a husband and wife design partnership.According to Wikipedia:Charles Ormond Eames, Jr. /ˈiːmz/ (1907–1978) and Bernice Alexandra "Ray" Kaiser Eames (1912–1988)
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