Wordless Wednesday - Women's Work

Joanna,

I don't remember the name but it is an artist from the Macchiaioli, the Italian version of Impressionism.  It is just beautiful.    In another room is a marble statue of Michelangelo as young boy sculpting an old man's face.  It was done by his teacher, and we always pose to study it again.  It is one of our rituals in Florence.

We have visited it every time except for the last time when the museum was closed.  We usually go there mid-morning and revel in the beauty...look out at the red tile roofs and then have lunch at Ottorino's which is on a tiny street hidden from the hustle and bustle.  Their food is exquisite as is their wines

Those ladies are devoted to their work too! Thank you for sharing with us.

Good morning Joanna. I would wear that pad on my head to help balance those baskets. 

Joanna, what beautiful colors - especially the tomatoes.  And they must have great posture.  These women work hard to share their harvest.

Hi Joanna -- real dedication and skill to their craft.   

Do not try this at home! Remember when putting books on your head and walking around your living room was supposed to create not only great posture, but a more perfect woman? These ladies have it down and get the job done. 

Of course I had to "star" this one in Travellers in the Rain group!

I just don't see how these women do that. I could learn to balance it but the headache that would result would be a killer. I get a headache when wearing a hat and they don't weigh anything.

Hi Joanna- When I see this photo,  I see a testament to the strength that all women have...and not just physical strength. 

Joanna I have a flat head and I till would not be able to do it, on a side note you are lucky I  could not post any pictures all week until today:))Endre

Good morning Joanna Cohlan,

This shot is amazing! Just an every day ritual for these ladies..so colorful..such great posture!!

That photograph tells a story! I love the colors and a good photo that causes me to think. This one does it all!

Good Wednesday morning Joanna Cohlan -
Wonderful photo and tells the tale.  I can't even walk across the room with a book on my head.

I remember my sisters and I would walk around the bedroom with books on our heads.... they never stayed there too long. Mom was always telling us to sit and stand straight and always watch your posture.  With my height and skinny body I was always concerned about my posture and still am. Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo, Joanna.