Monthly Archives: July 2015

Twelve hugs a day for growth

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Many of us have seen the quote, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.” I believe it and I say it, but I … Continue reading →

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Class reunion memories and wishes

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

As I prepared to go to my 45th class reunion, I wondered, does anyone enjoy high school while they are experiencing it? Maybe those few gals and guys at the top of the heap. And we had a big heap … Continue reading →

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No Ordinary Sunday in Rome

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

 On Sunday we took a taxi to the Pantheon in the morning, having lost our fear of taking taxis some days ago. (Being a pedestrian faced with an oncoming taxi is another matter entirely.) For a building with such an … Continue reading →

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Evening Strolls in Italy

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

One thing I liked about evenings in Italy is the practice of strolling, such a serene way to end the day. They call it passeggiata and we saw it in every place we stayed. Towns with rivers have natural congregation … Continue reading →

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The passionate Italian lives in Siena

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

During our first evening in Siena, we witnessed an evening parade of costumed drummers and flag-throwers. These folk represented the Bruco Contrade, one of the 17 districts in Siena that bind people to long-held traditions and good-natured but serious rivalries … Continue reading →

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What is art anyway? Musings from Florence

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

I received a fair amount of questioning after my last blog when I said I didn’t like art. I should have said I don’t like slogging through art galleries and museums. Because I don’t have training in art, I prefer … Continue reading →

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Sensory overload in Florence

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Apparently Florence hospitals treat about a dozen people a year for sensory overload – too much art is what the guidebook said. But I feel it is Florence as a whole: the art, the traffic, the food, the heat and … Continue reading →

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