How simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine…and a nice conversation (with very simple and genuine persons)

How simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine...and a nice conversation (with very simple and genuine persons)

My neighbour, Ernesto…and his friend….I call him “Zorba”…Who knows why…

“How simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea
. . . . All that is required to feel that here and now is happiness is a simple, frugal heart.”…

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13 thoughts on “How simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine…and a nice conversation (with very simple and genuine persons)”

ladywithlilies on November 15, 2013 at 1:39 pm said:

So truly ‘rustic’, authentic and wholesome. I love the relaxed and honest atmosphere here. My parents are like this… friends become family, there will always be wine and the pot can always be stretched… I feel truly blessed and inspired looking at this. Such a simple but significant truth. Thank you Kind Lady.

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- benvenutocellini on November 15, 2013 at 5:41 pm said:
  
  I thank you for appreciating. Ernesto is the authentic wise person…His presence itself is very authentic, too…And you should hear him talking about Food!! He makes incredible connexions between food…and LOVE!
  
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Malcolm Greenhill on November 15, 2013 at 5:20 pm said:

I love “Zorba’s” (or is Ernesto’s) face which is etched with his character.

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- benvenutocellini on November 15, 2013 at 5:33 pm said:
  
  If he gets you around he starts talking….and he talks FOR HOURS! His rural idylls are simply…amazing…!
  But it doesn’t matter…the dog is very patient, as you see….
  
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Dina on November 15, 2013 at 6:56 pm said:

Lovely neighbours you have got, Luana. I like them both, man and dog!! 🙂
Big hug
Dina

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- benvenutocellini on November 15, 2013 at 7:02 pm said:
  
  The pics I was telling you..::) The dog is his shadow…always with him…if Ernesto takes the car, the dog starts crying…
  
  Maybe I’ll have a glass of wine with them tomorrow if the weather helps…His wife prepares wonderful dishes…
  🙂
  
  Wish you a very nice evening!
  Hugs, Luana & Jr
  
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ventisqueras on November 16, 2013 at 8:50 am said:

la semplicità e la genuinità sono i migliori passaporti per vivere in piena armonia la vita
🙂

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- benvenutocellini on November 16, 2013 at 9:26 am said:
  
  Buongiorno cara!…L’ultima volta mi raccontava come ha imparato a tirare la sfoglia…un vero spasso sentirlo…
  Bacio & Buon weekend
  
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sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. on November 17, 2013 at 9:29 am said:

Exquisite!

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- benvenutocellini on November 17, 2013 at 5:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Sheri….How are you??
  
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allesistgut on November 18, 2013 at 8:11 am said:

Indeed, happiness is so simple and everywhere around us. We only have to see and pick it. Happy day! 🙂

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- benvenutocellini on November 18, 2013 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much…wish you a wonderful evening and a nice week ahead…
  
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barrypiatoff on December 29, 2013 at 9:37 pm said:

Reblogged this on The Second Time Around and commented:
An amazing blog you should follow by Luana at https://benvenutocellini.wordpress.com/

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