Ferragosto has ancient roots, beginning with Emperor Augustus in 18 BCE as Feriae Augusti—a state-sanctioned rest after the harvest. Today, it’s still a national holiday in Italy, falling on August 15th, and it’s the heart of the summer’s slow season.
Sacred travel isn’t about escape—it’s about relationship. Long before I ever stepped on a plane for my first big adventure, I was [...]
L'Acqua di San Giovanni Every year, on the eve of June 23rd, as twilight kisses the longest days of the year, Italians across t [...]
In 2018, I wrote an article titled Why We Moved to Sardinia. It is one of the most-read articles on this website. When it came ou [...]
by Hansuan_Fabregas (Pixabay) Carnevale is a time of indulgence, but its roots are far more practical than decadent. Long before [...]
Me and Robert Burns at the Birks O' Aberfeldy in 2014 Robert Burns, Scotland’s cultural ancestor, championed the common people, [...]
Hawthorn, known for its heart-healing properties and deep symbolic connections to the natural and spiritual worlds, has been [...]
This article explores La Vendemmia, the Italian grape harvest, focusing on the deep cultural and spiritual significance of winemaking in Sardinia. From ancient Dionysian rites to modern communal practices, we delve into how the grape harvest connects people to the rhythms of the land, the wisdom of their ancestors, and the cycles of life and death.
Celebrate the mid-August festival Ferragosto with ancient Roman roots by embracing the Italian concept of Il Dolce Far Niente—the [...]
Welcome to a curated collection of my writings and recordings on Sardinia, where the rich tapestry of nature, ancient histories, [...]
