My house is near the sea – a walk, the distance of maybe 30 yards. Within my neighborhood, there is a very diverse environment. Because it is off the beaten path and a little quirky, there are buildings that were built 35 years ago without the proper zoning; Because the zoning was non-existent, there are… [Read More]
Birds & Bees
The first thing I do every morning at my Sicilian house is open the front door, front wooden shutters and the iron gate. This is both practical and symbolic. I want to let in all of Sicily. To quote Rosalind Russell in the production of “Mame,” “life is a banquet and most people are starving.”… [Read More]