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Kate Henry's avatar

That's peace for the soul. Echo-y beauty in the middle of "life". Yeah. Good.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Exactly! And no hat was passed, no bow taken, no applause necessary. Thanks for reading my story, Kate.

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Bonita Mugnani's avatar

I'm so glad - proud - to be Italian, and this love and appreciation of sacred sponteneity for the pure Joy of it is why. Thank You for your eloquence, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Mille grazie, cara!

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Wade's avatar

What an uplifting start to my morning! Thank you, Sharon!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Happy Wednesday to you! Glad you liked it, Wade.

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James Ron's avatar

"Wouldn’t it be fine if we were all just a little more Italian?" - You bet!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, James Ron!

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Linda Brown's avatar

What a delightful story of a wonder-ful moment in Italy, yes!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, neighbor!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Heartwarming, Sharron! Wonderful! 🙌

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Short, but memorable . This was only one of many times I witnessed spontaneous public singing in Italy! It happens on trains, in restaurants, on balconies above the street. Unbridled celebrations.

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Janice Walton's avatar

What a great message for me as a writer - as well.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Well... yes! Put that little gift right out there. So many would love to have it, Janice!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

"He puts a little gift out into the world." Yes, in my experience, Italians are spontaneous and joyful people, always eager to share whatever they have. Nice little slice of life Sharron. Thank you Senora Bassano!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Anche a te!

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Penny's avatar

Love, love, love this

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Penny, for coming along for the ride!

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Heather Brebaugh's avatar

What is it about Italians, Sharron? Is it in the wine or the water? Or just in their hearts?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Hah! I would say yes to all three! Plus the fact that they eat pasta twice a day every day.

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