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Journal Week 52, December 2025

The last full week of 2025. This crappy year is finally getting to its end, hopefully making place for a better year to come... A busy week, with physio on Tuesday, grocery shopping in Germany on Wednesday, Xmas on Thursday and Friday, and then the weekend to recover a bit from it all... I went to Germany alone, as it would be faster, and earlier, so also less busy. And, I even saw a sweet doe crossing the street as I headed to the stores. Xmas was OK, and I did my best to adjust to my parent's routines. Although, they also adjusted their dinner time to come a bit nearer to me, so I could go to bed "in time" (still late for me, but it was early for them). The weekend, I managed some chores, and I finally finished my book... And then, I got ready to start the new week, with the last few days of this sad and painful year... It's gonna be a cold and lonely Christmas without you... Well, I missed Arwen like crazy, and it was the coldest 1st Xmas day since 2000. But, even with the windchill effect getting the realfeel to -9C, it was also the sunniest Xmas. Fortunately, there was no rain, so it was just a very cold week, most of the time. Quick links to the days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

September 10, 1888: Today I went downstairs to wait for my dear little Mnir. When I saw him coming from afar, I cried with joy. Thank God, my dear little one is most pleased with his school. After the meal, I listened with delight to his innocent explanations.."

And God Created Artists: Brigitte Bardot caught on canvas

5:10am Diary by Torcuato Mariano from Diary

Buongiorno. The Christmas lights in Via Garibaldi are still up. But the fog makes me feel more like autumn. And I can hardly wait for spring. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

Text-centered Social Media like Mastodon is kind of like a Personal Diary where people can express their feelings and thoughts.

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Buongiorno. Oh, look, we now live in the corner on the right. Today, of course, it's no longer black and white. Not back then either, of course - oh, you know. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

Buongiorno. The weather wasn't quite right for the occasion. But the Strada Nova is still beautifully decorated. Christmas on the Ponte delle Guglie. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

Puzzled presidents bring festive cheerMerry Christmas! The Art Newspaper

The festive season is in full swing and seeing how Melania and Donald decorate the White House for

Puzzled presidents bring festive cheerMerry Christmas!

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But now I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas. And thank you for reading my books so diligently. There will of course be another one in the new year. Buon Natale, Mafalda Cinquetti from .

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Buongiorno. Because you asked - a recent photo of my turtles. They are doing well, as you can see. They are well fed - like all the ones I look after. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

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Create your Dream Diary

For those of you who are like me, stay that way. Writing diary or journal is very healthy, mentally and physically. I want to live a long, long time, and I want to keep track of my life. Whatever it is, happy or sad, it must still be written down. Always be honest.

My diary at the end of this year is not complete yet, I still have to fill it in. I wrote about you too on my diary, my friends. Keeping my life history, for me, is very very important. I always try to be as detailed as possible, even though sometimes I focus too much on one or two things in a page

I don't know if you actually read my posts, or even if you ever read them, but I'm always honest in every post. The year 2025 is almost over, only a week left as of this post, don't forget me in the year 2026. We have to stay connected, stay in communication, stay in good relationship.

Journal Week 51, December 2025

It's been quite a week. Some good news, some other positive things happened, and then something negative hit me, and that triggered my CTPSD some... I try to keep going, I hope to turn some things around, and to finally be able to resolve some things... The sooner, the better, but unfortunately, I am dependant on someone else, who's not been the fastest or most reliable. But still, I do hope (with caution) that this negative thing hanging over me will be resolved in 2026... On Friday, my lovely glass Arwen pendant broke, which also broke me... I worked on some bits that I had been meaning to do. I even was able to clean some bits and bops that I had been neglecting for a while. I read and puzzled a lot less, but I did those other things instead. On Sunday, I had a lovely walk with a sweet friend, who treated me to some wonderful Chinese food... It was a nice way to end this mixed week... All sorts of weather is predicted for this week... Let's hope we'll have some nice days (and nights). Quick links to the days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Buongiorno. I haven't been to the Bacaro Risorto in Cannaregio for ages. Until last night anyway. And it was as good as ever! Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

(Blog Updated) Week 34: cappuccino sky, busy days

Buongiorno. I now know so many people in our neighborhood. When I walk along Via Garibaldi in the evening. It takes a while, there's a lot to chat about. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

There may be seasonal oncoming traffic on the Grand Canal at the moment. Just so you know. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

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5:10am Diary by Torcuato Mariano from Diary

Buongiorno. Of course I visit my turtles regularly. But word is slowly getting around about their fountain in Viale Garibaldi. And they are always full when I come by. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

December 20ths: multiple intelligences, how the world was supposed to end in 2012 and 2025, Tunafish Disasters

Buongiorno. Do I get scared in Venice in the evening, you ask No, I've never thought of that before. We didn't even have light everywhere in the past. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

December 19ths: Art history versus music history, ways of working, effect of algorithms on our lives, do lyrics have to make sense

Buongiorno. I quickly bought a Christmas present for Pietro yesterday. I already had one, of course - but this is much better. No spoilers - he'll probably get both. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

Buongiorno. Yesterday I was with Enzo over on Murano. Over on Murano - that I would ever say that! But I really wanted to see him again before Christmas. Saluti, Mafalda Cinquetti from

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