Italy is mine

[Paris, 12th October 2026, 1:00 A.M.] A new message from Morrissey on Central, about his favourite albums and singles from his own repertoire. The title of his post is clearly a hint to In my Life (1965), one of my favourite Beatles' songs, and God knows how I needed a message like this one to cheer me up just now. I am back from the karaoke night with bittersweet feelings: a kind, unexpected gift from F., an old habitué; cheerful people, as usual; three guys/girls singing-a-

The night of the very first Smiths' concert, opening for Blue Rondo à la Turk at The Ritz with Dale Hibbert on the bass, before Andy Rourke joined the band and contributed to their unique sound. Hibbert, the recording producer and short-time Smiths' bassist, shared few years ago the recording of The Cookies's song I want a Boy for my Birthday covered by Morrissey and Marr that night; however, it is a studio recording made in August 1982, and not a live recording from "An Eve

Yesterday I came early to the bar and I left very late because we made a toast (I just took an apple juice; I drink alcool on rare occasions) for Y. who leaves the bar for new, exciting adventures and who also wished to celebrate his birthday with us. Y. is a talented artist and a nice person; it is a pity that he hates Morrissey "because of his views", but bad, biased press, combined with social media shitspreading, is a plague. As I arrived early, I could sing thrice. My fi

[Wednesday 2nd September, shortly after midnight, before putting my smartphone on flight mode] Well, only God knows why and how I felt that there was another new message from Morrissey, after the anecdote posted on the same day, but I was right and very happy to find it and to watch the fan made video - by Morrissey Unofficial Videos - of one of my favourite Morrissey's songs, Do your Best and don't worry, from Southpaw. [I was so tired that, like a small baby, I fell asleep

It was just a month ago and it already seems an eternity... Barcelona, BARTS Festival: my last concert of Morrissey's Summer Tour. The awful flu I caught during the travel back to Italy stole me ten days and plenty of energy, thus I still have to update my article about the concert. Summer holidays are on their way out and I will enjoy these days the most and the best I can, in a peaceful place. Whatever the Hell happens in my life, I will stand firm. See you in December, my

What will I sing tonight? If I have the chance, I will sing twice, But the bar is full and I am too tired To stay late in the night But I know well what I will sing: My Life To YOU Vera da Pozzo Somewhere in the North of Italy 21st August 2026 Short poem above and photo below by me. (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living #SingingmyLife #singyourlife #toYOU #songsthatsavedyourlife #VeradaPozzo #ItalyisMine #italyismineanditowesmealiving

Overwhelmed by the truly good vibes of Tuesday's concert, and very busy visiting Berlin yesterday, I start to write this article during another long travel by train - happily, this time it is a direct traject without connections to take. Another stunning concert by Morrissey, the only, real Wordsmith of the Soul. Above: detail of a picture I took during I know it's over, from Morrissey's earlier repertoire with his late band, The Smiths. Below, another photo taken by me durin

Tomorrow... A 1966 classic by Sam and Dave. Hold on to your Friend. Photo above taken by me quite early this morning. The heat is horrible and the air so awfully polluted in Paris, still Mother Nature stays strong. Let us be like Mother Nature. You, I, WE shall overcome. Vera da Pozzo Paris, 25th June 2026 (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living #holdonimcomin #SamandDave #music #songs #songsthatsavedyourlife #holdontoyourfriend #friendsh

Early in the morning... Screenshot of the first bit of the new post by Morrissey on his website. The whole post is here. Credits to Morrissey and Sam Esty Rayner. Below: photos taken by me today in my beloved Parisian park. Vera da Pozzo Paris 23rd June 2026 (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living #beatingthestreetagain #Morrissey #Norway #Lillestrøm #NovaSpektrum #Oslo #Europe #tour #newtour #New2026EuropeanTour #newalbum #MakeupisaLie #

A Pure Soul can be hurt, But never soiled: Her Wings stay strong Among Turmoil - Nevertheless, They need to rest In a Safe Place For a little while Vera da Pozzo Paris, 19th June 2026 Poem above, whole article and photo below by me, of course. Lavender is, indeed, a quiet and safe place for this Cabbage White (Pieris brassicæ) to rest and have some good nectar: to fly with an injured wing must be terribly exhausting - and I need to rest myself too, if I want to fly again, as

I don't know how You know When I've had a awful day Or a very sad one But You always find a way To cheer Me up And make Me smile To YOU Vera da Pozzo Paris, 27th May 2026 Today's post on Morrissey Central is exactly what I needed.Thank you from the heart of my bottom, Silver Boy... See you in a month! Short poem above and photo below by me. (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living #MysteriousWays #feelingbetter #gratitude #music #Makeupisa

Living in Paris, I have always dreamt of singing in a band and even forming one on my own, but I soon realized that there were and still are many obstacles to music projects, and not just the main one - i. e., how to live doing music : Musical tastes are not easy to combine, even in a huge, cosmopolitan city like Paris. There still are people who want to rock... in French, which is ( désolée , mes amis français ! ) one of the most boring languages for rock, punk and to

Per grazia ricevuta. One year ago, on Saint Patrick's Day, On the threshold of the Morning, When the Night was dying And the Dawn wasn't...

The night before, you were with me and you saved me. I didn't forget it, and I never will. Always grateful to You, Moz. "Asleep", single...