by Dianne Hales | May 26, 2020 | amore, art, art history, Books, books on Italy, coronavirus, history, Italian language, Italy, Language, Leonardo da Vinci, literature, love in Italy, Romance, Sayings and expressions, Social behavior, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs, wine
Cari amici, In a world turned upside down, we know that we can’t return to what was, yet we have no idea what will be. Although much has changed, one thing hasn’t: our love for Italy. Over the past few months, we’ve wept for the lives lost. We’ve worried about friends...
by Dianne Hales | May 19, 2020 | amore, art history, Books, books on Italy, culture, Current Affairs, Florence, food, Food and Drink, history, Italian language, Italy, Language, Leonardo da Vinci, literature, love in Italy, Music, Renaissance, Romance, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Tuscany, Web/Tech, Weblogs, wine
Not even a global pandemic can stop people from doing what they love. Over the last few months, we’ve seen dancers dance; singers sing; actors perform—wherever and whenever they could. The same is true of writers. While sheltering at home in California, I...
by DHales | Feb 12, 2018 | Books, culture, history, Italy, Language, Religion, Romance, Sayings and expressions, Social behavior, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
La festa degli innamorati The Feast of the Enamored The Roman empire began with a tale of love—or, more accurately, lust—almost three millennia ago. The libidinous god Mars, smitten by the beauty of a Vestal Virgin, snuck into her temple in the...
by DHales | Jan 13, 2014 | culture, history, Italy, Language, Romance, Sayings and expressions, Social behavior, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
This is the first in a series of weekly posts on some of my favorite Italian words–in alphabetical order: amore love During Grand Rounds at a university hospital in Pisa, an earnest psychiatric resident, a young woman with long blonde hair and amethyst eyes,...
by DHales | Feb 13, 2013 | culture, Italy, Language, Romance, Sayings and expressions, Social behavior, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
Frasi d’amore Expressions of Love Valentine’s Day isn't the only time to whisper some Italian paroline dolci (sweet nothings) in your partner’s ear. The classics never go out of style: “Amore”(Love). “Tesoro” (Darling). “Cuore mio” (My heart). “Bella”...
