Giorgio pivoted from architecture to journalism, now researching and writing novels from his wondrous apartment in one of the more fascinating corners of Rome. I asked what the abstract painting of a man lying prone in a strange body of water on his wall meant ... and hope listening like this evaporates borders. It was a dream his mother had. Special thanks to the musician, Dana Boulé. Join the Observer Effect Team at Kiva.org to lend a small amount of money that makes a big difference in the life of a business owner in a country like Togo or Peru. "What happens tomorrow is not always important." —Primo Levi