Category Archives: life

Understanding Slow Food in Italy

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Babs

I’ve been trying to understand why everything tastes better here. Some of it I know is because I am away from home for a brief stay, and I am taking the time to savor every new flavor. There is the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Prato, Italy

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Babs

Prato s the second largest a city in Tuscany. Yet it doesn’t seem to attract a high level of tourism. With most of the shops closed on Mondays, the streets of the older walled section of town appear empty. Especially, … Continue reading →

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Fame and Legacy in the Visual Arts

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Babs

“I like things that are handmade and I like to see people’s hand in the world, anywhere in the world; it doesn’t matter to me where it is. And in my work, I do everything by hand. I don’t project … Continue reading →

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