Tag: books
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Memories of a photo, food for the mind
I remember it was a long day that started before sunrise, when I took the first flight to Milan. Finally, in the late afternoon, I was again at Linate airport and, as I often do when I am there, while waiting for my flight to Brindisi, I headed for a look at the bookshop along…
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Food in the spirit of conviviality
When you are in your green terrace, at home (Sieglinde Accommodation – CIN: IT075035C200034479), enjoying your cappuccino and having your eyes in a gripping book and can’t help but keep on reading.. « Gastronomy studies men and things in order to transport from one Country to another everything that deserves to be known, which makes a…
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The Cheerful Sounds of Birds in Spring
This morning some birds came to sing cheerfully to remind us of the arrival of Spring. According to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in his Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship, “a man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not…
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Writing about the present history. What are the prospects for the future?
Time passes but the curiosity of a child, who wonders about what surrounds us, the nature of things and events is always alive and stimulated. Thoughts run very fast these days. They shoot at the speed of light. From my library, here it is a wide range of books, which have a common thread narrating…
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Weekend Reading: “Spera”, the Autobiography of Papa Francesco
One more book as a suggestion for this weekend. I have always enjoyed spending time in bookstores, having a dip in the choice of readings both in Italian and in foreign languages. Last Christmas, I chose to give “Spera”, the autobiography of Papa Francesco, as present to my Mom, who loves reading about history and…
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The Soulful Nourishment of Reading Books
Dictum factum. The book was ordered and arrived in 24h and here it is in my cosy corner. Can we consider books as comfort food or as food for the soul?Wishing a good start of the weekend to everybody.
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