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Letters From Rome

Ciao, Grazie

Just when you feel like you’ve arrived, you’re called away. ANTHONY DOERR tallies up his stay and says goodbye to the light, the heat, and the several thousand Pampers left behind. (Letters From Rome | August 10, 2005)

Roman Palimpsest

Italy is a giant archaeological dig, endlessly plundered, built upon, defiled and revered. It’s also covered with grafitti, with lots of misspellings. A report from ANTHONY DOERR. (Letters From Rome | June 27, 2005)

Letters From Rome: Sardegna

The first month of living abroad in one of the world’s great historical cities is full of sights and wonders. The eighth month is full of grocery shopping and car alarms. Author ANTHONY DOERR reports on a trip out of town to Sardinia. (Personalities | May 18, 2005)

Letters from Rome: Mourning

Thousands have traveled to Rome to observe the passing of the pope, and the streets are clogged with nuns and reporters. Meanwhile, the weather is beautiful and the persimmons are just starting. Author ANTHONY DOERR files a wonderful report about a sad weekend in Rome. (Personalities | April 4, 2005)

Letters From Rome: Fighting Smog

These are tough days for Rome, with many worried for the Pope’s health. Feeling equally worried for his own and his family’s, newcomer and author ANTHONY DOERR reports on days of tiny miracles, crossbow makers, and a lack of Ziploc bags. (Personalities | February 22, 2005)


TODAY’S FEATURE

The Game of Love

Anyone who says video games shouldn’t appeal to adults, let alone women, has never flirted with General Carth Onassi. MARIE MUTSUKI MOCKETT explores a virtual courtship.

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