Cheers!! I’ll drink to finding you (well, more like you finding me) on Bluesky. I had unsuccessfully looked up various Llewelyn aliases on Bluesky but never found you - usurpers are aplenty!

Yes it looks like they’re diversifying. I’d go regardless of what’s on display though because the place is so gorgeous. Yesterday the terrace behind the house was open, it was delightful

I didn’t know! I guess he has a strong relationship with Venice. I’d love to hear him speak some time. I’m trying to keep an open mind…

Some conceptual artist seem to be tremendously successful. Maybe I’d like some works if I saw a broader range… This one just didn’t speak to me.

So so so happy you enjoyed it! It totally made me want to go to Venice in the winter too and experience that fog…

Kosutch’s “you are here” map from the 1976 Venice Biennale

A picture of a clock, a clock and the definition of a clock

Typewritten framed labels

Apparently #JosephKosuth is a pioneer of #ConceptualArt but I can’t say I’m smitten with the works in this tribute exhibition at Casa dei Tre Oci in #Venice – the venue is spectacular though…
#Venezia #art

So happy you found some interesting books on the site! I hope you’ll share your thoughts…

Wishing you a happy (and delicious) birthday! I hope you received books as presents…?

I’ve leafed through this book in bookstores! It’s just adorable

Love it!!!

Four of them too

A boat in a canal with a dog standing in the middle of the boat

Boat #dogs make for delightful Venetian scenes
#Venice #Venezia

Totally! Very powerful stuff

This reminds me I really must get round to reading Maurice…

I second the motion. I read one of her short story collections over 15 years ago and it still haunts me. I can’t believe how often I think about it.

The Overlook and a cup of coffee

When you miss #LosAngeles, you can turn to #MichaelConnelly – he reliably details his characters’ itineraries when they drive anywhere, which I find oddly satisfying… I just finished The Overlook – not my favorite.
#Booksky 📚

Some fresh mint in a paper bag

With a heavy heart, I wish Iranians friends a happy #Nowruz (new year)! Eid mubarak! I bought a potted #mint plant for a Persian friend, as I understand it’s traditional to eat fresh herbs today. Let’s all hope for #peace.

Looking forward to it!

That’s incredible! How did you figure it out?

What were they thinking?!?!?

As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t get any better than PD James as far as whodunits are concerned.

It’s falling apart but it served its purpose! Yours had a very trashy, wacky cover as I remember…?

A Murder of Quality in an old Penguin edition and a cup of coffee on a wood counter

Who knew that #JohnleCarré had written a #whodunit? @rayburnmaarup.bsky.social and @maxcairnduff.bsky.social, that’s who. They recommended #AMurderofQuality and I’m delighted I listened…
#Booksky 📚

It really is! It’s probably inspiring for the musicians too

The cloister at San Giorgio Maggiore

The Sala dei Cipressi with a musician on a stage

There are worse places for a #concert celebrating #Petrarch and #Machaut
#Venice #Venezia #ancientmusic

I didn’t know Highsmith liked The Ambassadors but it makes total sense – the characters always keep something mysterious and opaque in terms of their motivations and feelings.

Thanks for the link!

It makes sense because it’s a city that meshes so well with her writing. I need to read her Ripley book that’s set in Venice - I only read the first one in the series…

I hope you enjoy it!

The curva Sud at the Penzo stadium

The flag of the Venezia FC on the pitch

Great fun to be at a #VeneziaFC #football game in the historic Luigi Penzo stadium with @jasonnoiles.bsky.social – especially for the derby against Padova!
#Venice #Venezia