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I started A Load off my Mind after two decades of writing about and living in Italy; it's the kind of newsletter I wished to have in my inbox when I wanted some advice about living in Sicily and the company I needed on my creative journey as a writer and ex-pat. Little slices of life in Sicily filled with honesty and real-life perspectives about everyday life in Italy.
And also many things beyond Italy, as I share and reflect on whatever else is on my Mind, in the news or my current obsession. All of which seems to resonate with my beautiful readers, too.
Every week is about sharing my experiences, observations and recommendations that I wholeheartedly believe in—there are zero affiliate links or sponsors here, so it's' entirely reader-supported.
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