Italicus: a writer's life in Italy

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Reliving the Renaissance, Part 1
The first of two letters about Botticelli’s ’hood, Michelangelo’s early work, and Gentileschi’s new glory
May 31 • 
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How (Not) to Host
Essential tips to ensure a suboptimal stay for your unsuspecting guests
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Fighting the Familiar
How to cure the “been there, done that” blues, even in bella Italia
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How Not to Expat
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Diary of a Patient
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The America Effect
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Italy's Many Truths
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The Kindness Cure
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Too Much Beauty
Italy, Italy, wherever I go
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Yeah, this week's letter didn't happen
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Apr 27 • 
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The [ahem] Joys of Travel
Fear and grumbling en route to Oxford
Apr 19 • 
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Food and Language Under Fire in Italy
How do—or should—we define authenticity?
Apr 5 • 
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Aftershocks in Umbria
A tale of earthquakes, the ER, and the oculista
Mar 22 • 
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What’s in a (Sur)Name?
Geeking out on the history and traditions of Italian names
Mar 8 • 
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The Kindness Cure
When la vita is more brutta than dolce, generosity goes a long way
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The America Effect
How foreigners’ habits are changing Italy—and not for the better
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What Should Have Been
Chapter 3 of THE WILD IMPOSSIBILITY, a multicultural tale of motherhood, metaphysics (maybe), and what it means to love
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Italicus: a writer's life in Italy
Italicus: a writer's life in Italy
On life in an Italian hill town, travel, writing, and books
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On life in an Italian hill town, travel, writing, and books

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“Cheryl's tales of life in Italy are very matter-of-fact, non-romanticized, and thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend subscribing. Her immigrant perspective on the country she loves is impressive.”
Jack Cluth, North Stars and Cowboy Bars
“For all you Italophiles out there, I highly recommend Cheryl's newsletter. She's a strong writer who really gets what it's like to live in Italy. If I read another fluff piece about the wonders of al fresco dining, I'm going to hurl. You might be sick of the "perfect life" blogs, too. Living abroad is not your perfect life. It's sometimes very difficult. Cheryl shoots straight, and I really appreciate her candor. You will, too. ”
Stacey Eskelin, Cappuccino
“Weekly posts drenched in Italinate cool from a skillful ex-pat writer (and photographer) detailing her life in one of the world's most beautiful countries. Go to Italy weekly through Cheryl's eloquent reflections on her adventures. ”
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