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Tagged: gondolas

How to Become a Gondolier: Venice
Posted on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: gondolas, gondoliers, Venice

Look closely at the gondola to the back. The prow shows the Venetian flag. Venice. The city of romance. And the city of those gondoliers. How does one get to be a gondolier ? It’s not as easy as donning a black and white stripped shirt and building up your bi & triceps. First of all, …[ read more ]
In Love on the Grand Canal
Posted on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: gondolas, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, Venice

English: Venice: Italy: 1913 map of city center (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) I wouldn’t leave Italy without achieving three tickets on my bucket list. The first: a gondola ride on the Grand Canal . And what a grand time we had. The Grand Canal is Venice ‘s major waterway and it divides the city in two. It looks like …[ read more ]

Are you a peacemaker or a troublemaker?

by Carol McClain Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matt, 5:9 Christian: are you a peacemaker or a troublemaker? Non-Christian: are you blaming the Christian for your lack of faith? Look at the checklists below and see how you need to adjust your attitudes. [caption id="attachment_2656" align="aligncenter" width="300"] We are the salt and the light? Do we act like it?[/caption] When reading the Beatitudes, do not think you have to be a good-works-doer to become a child of God. Ask yourself these question--if the answer to ALL is yes--you're a child… ...[ full story ]

Carol McClain