Via Mezzocannone: Neapolitan students are very familiar with this central street with such a fun and liberal name, almost a pun since “mezzo” stands for “half”, while “cannone” might also mean “joint”! This street is full of very special shop-windows and two of them had caught my attention so much, during one of my latest Neapolitan trip, that they deserve to be shared: they’re from Boudoir Boutique and Alastor Napoli. A couple at odds! Before beginning this short tour, I have to introduce all my virtual tourists by explaining where via Mezzocannone is. It’s a central road that, from Corso Umberto I and starting from the intersection next to the…
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Indie creations: Gingko Tree Quilts
*In loving memory of Cathie Blair (16/05/1952 – 8/7/2019) Cathie left us recently; I am touched at this news, and I want to express my most sincere condolences to her family and my friend Andrew. A blessing: interviewing her, quite early in this series, have a chat and the chance to tell her story are a blessing, I see it know. I am happy I can contribute toward keeping her memory alive over time. A warm and adventurous woman, a loving and loved mom and nan. There’s nothing better than coming back home if it’s warm and comfortable, it’s even better if you feel that house is really yours thanks…
