Charming and full of verve, Lady Hamilton acquired great influence at court thanks to her close friendship with the Queen. Maria Carolina of Habsburg-Lorraine probably intrigued by this lively woman who was so different from the bored and cynical courtiers who surrounded her, In their correspondence with each other, the Queen began signing her letters… Read More Lady Hamilton in Naples – Queen Maria Carolina (Part 9)
Two days after the marriage, Emma , who had now officially become Lady Hamilton, and her husband returned to Naples. The diplomat was immediately presented with a bill from his nephew Greville: the sum he had spent for the education and maintenance of Emma Carew, Emma Hamilton’s daughter born in 1782 and immediately placed by… Read More Lady Hamilton in Naples – After the Marriage (Part 8)
➡️Part 1➡️Part 2➡️Part 3➡️Part 4➡️Part 5➡️Part 6 The story so far: When Emma Hart arrived in Naples, sent by her lover Greville to his uncle Sir William Hamilton, the British Ambassador, she was convinced it was only for a short vacation. On the contrary he had planned to get rid of her and hand her… Read More Lady Hamilton in Naples – Marriage (Part 7)
Questa settimana Eletta Senso (Inchiostronerodenso) ha proposto un Tautogramma inⓈ. Ecco il mio testo: ScrivereScatenaSensazioniStupende ScrivereSpingeSu sentieriSoleggiati ScrivereSgretolaSilenziStrazianti ScrivereSuscitaSogniStrabilianti Se volete giocare con noi, i vostri testi saranno riportati qui sotto⤵️ Kikkakonekka – Non sono ipocondriaco Sogno sempre Silvia.Sigh.Sospiro.Spero sempre sia sorridente, suppongo si sappia. Paolina – amareilmare SoffiaSempreSciroccoSulleSpiagge delSud Luisella – Tra Italia e… Read More Tautogramma in Ⓢ
“Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say.” Brenda Ueland, writer (24 October 1891-1985) best known for her book “If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit” where she shares her ideas on writing and life in general. Quotes: “Creative power flourishes only when I am living in the… Read More Brenda Ueland on Writing
Mentre ero assente, Eletta Senso (Inchiostronerodenso) ha suggerito un Tautogramma in Ⓟ. Ecco la mia proposta: Permettetemi di parlare di pasticceria piuttosto che pensare alla politica.Preparo prelibati pasticcini pelando pere e pesche, passandole in porto o passito e posandole piano piano su pezzetti di pastafrolla . Poi li pongo in piccole pirofile e li passo… Read More Tautogramma in Ⓟ
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(In the following poem, written today for a dear online friend ~ Louisa Zambrotta of WP’s Words and Music and Stories ~ the revolving rainbows resulted from the refractions of her crystal ring in the unaccustomed ray of sunshine made available by a slight loosening of the poet’s curtains,…
Here I am again!Just back from Egypt and my Nile cruise to discover a civilization that is over five thousand years old, from Luxor to Aswan and then, by bus, south to the twin temples of Abu Simbel, and Lake Nasser.We also visited Cairo and its stunning Egyptian Museum and the Giza pyramid complex, which… Read More Wanderlust 🐪
“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” Lin Yutang, Chinese writer, translator and essayist, born on 10 October 1895. I take the opportunity of this quote on travelling to inform you that I will be absent for about ten days:… Read More Wanderlust
➡️Part 1➡️Part 2➡️Part 3➡️Part 4➡️Part 5 At Hamilton‘s side, Emma regularly took part in dinners and social events , together with the richest and most influential people of Neapolitan society,At the Palazzo Sessa luxurious dinners were frequently hosted , during which Emma entertained their guests with her intelligent conversation, her captivating character and her charm,… Read More Lady Hamilton in Naples (Part 6)
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