I felt all of this so deeply in my body amd now I’m crying for some reason? I love you and your dad and sending you and the whole island a big enormous hug.
Mmmmm. The pistachio crema. Yes!!! I will never drive in Sicilia, unless it is a matter of life and death. My depth perception is not good enough for that. Enjoy every moment.
Omg I almost had a moment like that in Portugal once, 12 years ago. You remind me that I long for things I have not figured out how to have, but despite american definitions of maturity, in my 50th year I cannot let go of the dreaming. I'm so glad you write. I'm so glad you're in this world.
I just adore when you are in Sicily and you share all of the little moments. I have been there only once in this lifetime, and it was heaven. The only place I have felt that I really BELONGED. (My paternal great grandparents are from Noto and Castellammare del Golfo.) when I hear your recordings from Sicily or read your writings, I feel the land calling for my return. And I LOVE that a Goddess came to your rescue. I love that it all worked out. Imagine if you hadn’t turned down the road to the staircase….
I was just in Noto- just now. Parked my car. Went to see some art and walk around and then spent an hour looking for where I parked the car! Noto is the most beautiful ever. I love that place so much.
My husband and I had a near stair event in Agrigento, gps and all. This is where my family is.
My Father is Patsy, Pasquale and yes we do need to keep them so close. My husband can’t travel any longer so it is beautiful to live vicariously through you.
All of this made me smile. Your writing is different when you’re in Sicily. Not better! Just a different rhythm and cadence. Excited to go back in September! Hope your immersions are delightful.
I felt all of this so deeply in my body amd now I’m crying for some reason? I love you and your dad and sending you and the whole island a big enormous hug.
Sending you love right back from here and of course we cry.
Mmmmm. The pistachio crema. Yes!!! I will never drive in Sicilia, unless it is a matter of life and death. My depth perception is not good enough for that. Enjoy every moment.
I usually love to drive but this trip I am having to drive clients and I’m just a wee extra nervous I think.
I took a photo of a car in Corleone with stickers of the saints Christopher etc, where New Yorkers put their registration stickers. 😂
I was so invested in the resolution of this story 🫶
Yes me too!!!! 😂
I felt like I was there with you...this is so reminiscent of my last driving experience in Sicily. Fear, sweat, and eggplant. Così vero.
Have the most beautiful time.
Fear sweat and eggplant! I mean that’s life. Love you!!!!
Omg I almost had a moment like that in Portugal once, 12 years ago. You remind me that I long for things I have not figured out how to have, but despite american definitions of maturity, in my 50th year I cannot let go of the dreaming. I'm so glad you write. I'm so glad you're in this world.
I am so glad you are too. I truly adore you Leela. Thank you for being a voice of rooted love always.
I just adore when you are in Sicily and you share all of the little moments. I have been there only once in this lifetime, and it was heaven. The only place I have felt that I really BELONGED. (My paternal great grandparents are from Noto and Castellammare del Golfo.) when I hear your recordings from Sicily or read your writings, I feel the land calling for my return. And I LOVE that a Goddess came to your rescue. I love that it all worked out. Imagine if you hadn’t turned down the road to the staircase….
I was just in Noto- just now. Parked my car. Went to see some art and walk around and then spent an hour looking for where I parked the car! Noto is the most beautiful ever. I love that place so much.
what an evocative, funny, real snapshot of a day. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
My husband and I had a near stair event in Agrigento, gps and all. This is where my family is.
My Father is Patsy, Pasquale and yes we do need to keep them so close. My husband can’t travel any longer so it is beautiful to live vicariously through you.
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All of this made me smile. Your writing is different when you’re in Sicily. Not better! Just a different rhythm and cadence. Excited to go back in September! Hope your immersions are delightful.