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Americans often come to Rome bearing a host of myths — which can call for a reality check.

Depression can paralyze the sufferer into putting anxiety where writing once was.

Hitting your late 20s while living in Rome makes you realize Italy sees age differently.

Finding two lost dogs on an Italian country road at night opens an "Amelie" door.

Once upon a time, the end of school brought Karamel Sutra and the Atlantic coast.

A sublet apartment can give you a window into another woman's soul, until you feel like closing it.

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Writing means jotting things down as often as possible. It also means hard work in the word gym.

When your children turn 21, being a parent matters less than your next (almost) full-time job.