Comments on: The Italian Cypress

By: davi mondt lowman

davi mondt lowman — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:39:47 +0000

when i think of my beloved tuscany, it is never without the vision of cypress. these trees are truly the epitome of italy and i just love them. near castellina-in-chianti, there is a one of a kind natural cypress grove, the “sant agnese forest reserve”, which is breathtaking. it dates back about 1000 years. one of my favorite spots!

By: Stanley Crabb

Stanley Crabb — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:54:35 +0000

KB, are the gardens of Tivoli still “running?” If so, it would make a great story. In my day that’s where couples went after or before their wedding. How romantic. No nicer place on a hot summer day in Rome.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:06:48 +0000

Thanks Joseph.

By: Joseph F. Krupsky

Joseph F. Krupsky — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:27:42 +0000

Permit me to offer a counterview. The Romans did not “steal” Etruscan culture, nor did the Romans “destroy” Etruscan civilization.
If I steal from someone, that person has nothing left of the thing stolen. The Romans “adopted, mimiced” significant aspects of Etruscan culture while leaving that culture entact.
The Romans did not “destroy” Etruscan civilization. If I destroy something, there is nothing left of that thing. The Romans allowed Etruscan civilization over many generations to fall of its own weight.In fact as late as the mid 16th century many Roman noble families (think Colonna) tried mightly to date their ancestry to the Etruscans.

By: Penny Ewles-Bergeron

Penny Ewles-Bergeron — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:36:34 +0000

Thanks Evanne – a note as elegant as the tree itself. Beautiful photos. best, Penny

By: Evanne Diner

Evanne Diner — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:44:10 +0000

Thanks for the corrections, and don’t shoot the messenger. That’s GB, who is the real treasure. My research surely must be from European sources!
Evanne

By: Connie

Connie — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:57:24 +0000

All my life I have loved the Italian cypress. I am surprised the article did not include a photo of the oldest cypress tree in Lombardy. However, do try to be a little better on your research
CR

By: Charles M. Luther

Charles M. Luther — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:24:15 +0000

I would have thought your research would be better. The Bristlecone trees of the American Rockies are older by far, as are some of the Sequoias of California.
cml

By: Rick in denver

Rick in denver — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:10:20 +0000

Really enjoyed the articolo, Eva, please keep up the good work.
how about some pieces on Lazio.
Thanks

By: ellen cool

ellen cool — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:43:06 +0000

I have so enjoyed your informative and amusing articles……..

the Italian colloquial phrases you use in context and translate are particularly special to me.

…have a nice vacation………E