Walking through a middle class, rather modern (1930s-40s I would guess) neighborhood in the outer reaches of Florence, I spotted this somewhat grand entryway. It was remarkable for its elaborate stone trimming and I stopped to have a look.

Then I noted the plaque announcing that this building is home to the office of Doctor A. Nistri. He is a specialist in sick children. Just the phrasing and the way the announcement is handled is interesting to me. I hope I never lose the ability to see this kind of thing with fresh eyes.

I’m haunted by the idea of the sick children who must have come here over the years. It’s sad to think of and I hope the good doctor was able to cure most of them.