Bags In Time
We found a few old bags with whom we brought our world with us when we came from Canada to Sarnano. This is their story.
Sebastião Salgado and The Amazon Rainforest in Rome
Sebastião Salgado’s exhibit at MAXXI shows the vulnerability and beauty the rainforest offers and the threats that hinder its regeneration.
Can Italy Become Energy Independent?
To become truly sustainable — and to reduce its geopolitical vulnerabilities — Italy has no choice but to reduce its energy dependence.
The Woman Across The Cortile
Her name is unknown to me. But I enjoy the sight of her in the window and the shadow dance as she crosses the room. It’s not affection, but comfort and association, the sharing of town, time and pain.
Master Trickster Berlusconi Is Back To Business
Although 85, the controversial former Italian prime minister is seeking a comeback as President of the Republic.
The Song Of Sarnano
Strangers come for the day and do not hear that Sarnano is special in ways that many towns do not share. The resident was going to try to explain the sound and silence to his young friend.
The Butcher And His Wife
In Sarnano, when the weather is warm, the wind is calming and the sun has begun to set, I see the old man and his wife.
In Basilicata All That Glitters Is Not Liquid Gold
Oilfields in the southern region’s agricultural lands have lead to a dilemma for the population: riches or safety?
The Sarnano Man
The man never offered his name. The closest I ever had to a conversation was to say good morning. He did not acknowledge or seem to hear.
A Franco-Italian Alliance to Challenge Germany
In November, Italy and France signed a historic bilateral treaty. We look at what it means for the balance of power within the EU.