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

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

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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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Mille grazie, cara!

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

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

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

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Thanks, James Ron!

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

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Thank you, neighbor!

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Heartwarming, Sharron! Wonderful! 🙌

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

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

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"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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Anche a te!

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Love, love, love this

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

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

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

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