And this book helped make it so. Highly recommend, especially when you are homebound with a cast. But, honestly, whenever you want to know more.

I’m happy to say that I have used the last few weeks more or less confined with my broken arm to study ancient Roman history. I’ve never had the time to do so before and it was very rewarding personally.

I appreciate the fine scholarly studies available in English.

And, btw, reading in English has been extremely comforting to me in these foreign times of physical discomfort and healing. We are so blessed to have the world at our fingertips through the inter webs, even if 5 of my fingertips are essentially immobilized.

And, happily, there are yet more books to read, as always. I remember walking through a remarkable state-funded library in my small hometown when I was in high school and being filled with the sad recognition that in my life I would not have time to read all of the books even in this library.

I’d be happy to tell my younger self: true that, but I did make a huge dent in the world of books.

PS: Im updating this post on a Sunday afternoon from my apartment in Florence and when I gaze out my window to my terrace, I think how lucky I am to be safely and warmly ensconced in this little cocoon, traveling back centuries via literature.

The wind is blowing today, but I’m almost unaware.