“Midway upon the journey of our life
I found myself within a forest dark,
For the straightforward pathway had been lost. ”— Divina Commedia, Dante Alighieri
“My guide in the backyard is called Ulisse. Every day he discovers new paths, he knows how to extricate himself and move forward. He points out to me animals and anomalies. He is not afraid of this long winter. With me, he waits patiently for flowering. Fragile and strong as a 2-year-old can be.”— Filippo Venturi