Happy Birthday to you…tanti auguri a te…happy birthday little sister Betsy…tanti auguri a te! One of the hardest things about living far away is sometimes you miss the good stuff. I love you Bets…35 is going to be your best year yet!
Autumn Rain
Sta piovendo, tanto…it is raining, a lot these days. As the sky casts strange light upon the landscape, it unfortunately does not allow for productive thoughts. It makes me want to wrap up in a blanket in front of the fire and devour a good book…no time for that now…but you can bet it will …
Remembering
November 1st and 2nd are very special days here, a time when family gets together and celebrates those we have lost. All Saints day is combined with the day of the dead in family celebration and memory. This afternoon will be spent gathering for Sunday lunch, attending a special mass at our little country church, …
Out of Focus
Living in a foreign country, every day I am challenged when I answer the phone, when I get into the car, when I go to the store, not to mention when I visit the doctor. This is something I did not fully grasp before I made my big move to Italy. I never truly studied …
October Days
I am not sure if I have ever mentioned it, but October is my very close second favorite month here in Italy (May and it’s flowers being my first as you probably already guessed). The weather is usually a perfect blend of indian summer and brisk autumn. However, this year has been a little extreme …
Flying
Oh my goodness, October is just flying by…I have so many things to tell you all. We have had some wonderful guests, the weather turned from indian summer to winter in a day, and my twentieth high school reunion came and went without me. I promise I will elaborate with more details of all the …