Carnevale Romano. Ten days of costumes, kids and coriandoli. This may just be my 2nd most favorite holiday. … [Read more...]
Feb 7, 2012
Parenthesis*
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*Julian Barnes I know, I know. I've obsessed. I've fixated. I've insisted. I've hyperbolized. I've exaggerated. I've overkilled how I much I don't like red pants. But I think its become frankly obvious that I love seeing men in ridiculously colored pants, most of red. I can't resist them. More pet than pet peeve, spindly legged, tight fitted red pants (or any color and style … [Read more...]
Feb 4, 2012
Snow falls on Campo
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February 2, 2012 The mayor of Rome has declared all schools in Rome to be canceled for Friday February 3, oddly reminding me of ears glued to KYW1060 News Radio for Montgomery County 302. Here is what followed over the next 24 hours in Campo de' Fiori... Winter Wonderland: The Professor's adventures across a snowy Rome. … [Read more...]
Feb 2, 2012
24 Hours in Rome for Oryx Magazine
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Here's a bit of extra sugar to go with my morning cappuccino: 24 hours in Rome for Oryx Magazine is out! Last month, I was asked to write about Rome for Oryx, the inflight publication of Qatar Airways. First of all, I was flattered, and for not just a few reasons: Qatar Airlines is an amazing airline, Oryx is well written, has a great audience and is stylish. Yes, it's obvious I love … [Read more...]
