tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post8400729675471349898..comments2024-03-28T13:57:29.949-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: No free internet in RomeLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-3633621971489065302010-11-02T19:24:51.061-07:002010-11-02T19:24:51.061-07:00I'm catching up with your travels.
It became...I'm catching up with your travels. <br />It became very obvious very fast that most early art was produced for The Church. The church and royalty were the only ones who could afford it. But in doing so at least they provided work and thus a livlihood for the peasants. And because it was in the churches, it is still there for all to see. That's a good thing.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-7817244027480078182010-11-02T19:09:56.882-07:002010-11-02T19:09:56.882-07:00Well, it's good that you've made peace wit...Well, it's good that you've made peace with the church, so to speak. And in such a significant place. I don't talk much about my spiritual beliefs much, either, but organized religion has been a big disappointment to me for lots of reasons.Cheryl Kohanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021319020150945676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-34360904269825072282010-11-02T01:14:21.044-07:002010-11-02T01:14:21.044-07:00One more thing we have in common...I too left the ...One more thing we have in common...I too left the church behind. But, I haven't come to terms with it. I was raised Catholic and attended Catholic schools for part of my elementary years...one of these days I'll write about it. I hope you enjoy your last week in ITaly. I've enjoyed traveling with you through the blog.<br />Jann#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-35855394586265894592010-11-01T18:35:40.240-07:002010-11-01T18:35:40.240-07:00How wonderful, Linda. I'm so happy that your t...How wonderful, Linda. I'm so happy that your trip yielded something so fine and unexpected.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.com