Hello everyone, happy Sunday!

The holiday season is officially over. I hope you had splendid end-of-year holidays, whatever holidays you celebrate. 

It's time for the first weekly recap of 2023! 

A week ago, my Maltipoo Rascal turned four. Obviously, I had to post about his birthday! On Monday, I posted about my curly hair journey and how my curl pattern is changing and becoming looser. Then, on Wednesday, I published a post explaining why you should stop using terrycloth towels to dry your hair and what you should use instead. And last but certainly not least, on Friday, I wrote an article about the feast of the Epiphany and the legend of La Befana (aka The Christmas Witch).

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It's my dog's fourth (4th) birthday! 🎂

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Why you should stop using regular hair towels

Epiphany and the legend of "La Befana"

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Hello everyone!

Today, the 6th of January is the 12th day of Christmas: the feast of the Epiphany. This holiday officially concludes the Catholic Christmas season and commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men. We also take down our Christmas decorations after this day. During the holidays, I took a break from working on true crime cases, but since this is the last day of the festive season, you can expect a new post, and video, very soon!

In Italy, the Epiphany (L'Epifania) is also known as La festa della Befana (The feast of La Befana). In fact, the name Befana is a derivate of the Greek word Epiphaneia. But who is she, and why is she associated with the feast of the Epiphany?

In Italian folklore, La Befana is a wise woman gifted with magical powers. She crosses the skies on her flying broom, bringing presents to the good children like figs, nuts and sweets on the night of the eve of the Epiphany (the 5th). To those who are spoiled, she leaves a piece of coal. La Befana is old and ugly because she represents the end of the year. Also, her broom symbolises sweeping the festivities and the past year away.

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

Today my fur baby turned four! He was his usual happy and playful self and had 2 portions of a delicious home-cooked meal. Today Rascal was pampered by all his favourite humans and had a fun-filled day. He loved being the centre of attention!

I loved this little creature from the first moment his round brown eyes met mine; almost four years ago. I brought him home at only seven weeks old. He will forever have a place in my heart, my house, and my bedroom, where he sleeps in his crate (next to my bed). And now, he also has a place in my room decor, with a few portraits.

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Humans and dogs have had a special bond for thousands of years. In fact, human–canine bonding can be traced back to at least 15,000 years ago. For centuries, dogs have been considered man's best friend. 

Here are some quotes that highlight this unbreakable bond:

“If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.” – Roger A. Caras

“They [dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.” – Jerome K. Jerome

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the centre of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” – Roger A. Caras

“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.” – W. Bruce Cameron

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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner

“Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.” – Kinky Friedman

“The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it.” – Michel Houellebecq

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”– Orhan Pamuk

“You know, a dog can snap you out of any kind of bad mood that you’re in faster than you can think of.” – Jill Abramson

I hope you enjoyed this post.

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