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Festa della Repubblica
While here in Milano for the cycle of a full year, I've tried to get some sense of every holiday or special occasion. I've attended, or found myself caught in the middle of, festivals, parades,...
The Milanese Man Purse
Two "fashion" trends persist for men around here: orange-colored pants and the Milanese "man purse", a sleeker, chic-er version of the multi-pocketed, safari vest. U.S. travel outfitters sell them...
Tall Corn and an Alpine Arc
The corn stalks are more than knee-high. The rapeseed has been harvested and the poppies cut along with it. Workers are driving tractors along the canal, using flail-choppers to cut the meter-high...
Memorial Day
This day was not set aside to mark the beginning of barbeque season. Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those that have given their lives while in service to their country… OUR country....
300-Year-Old Pages
Another day at the Antiques Market along the Naviglio Grande. Summer is in full swing and tourists have found this hot spot. It's "the" place to be on the last Sunday of the month for anyone wanting...
Striped Hat and a Red Violin
I liked his smile. I liked his black and white striped hat and the color of his violin. I liked his playing. So I smiled back and pitched some money in his box. He smiled again.
Clean Streets
12:20 a.m. Why go to bed when they're just outside my bedroom window pressure washing the streets and sidewalks? (At 12:20 in the morning!? Hey! They're early tonight! It's usually at quarter to...
Young Legs
While riding the subway this morning heading into town, the train came to a stop and an elder man got on. I was pleased when a young woman offered him her seat, but he declined it. He and I were...
Nino: A Contemporary Master
It was another sunny afternoon and a good time to go to the Piazza del Duomo to wander around. I hadn't known that there was a sidewalk art sale going on. Much of the work was very mediocre, as if...