Merry Christmas!
Posted in News on Dec 24th, 2008
Make a Smilebox photobook
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Happy Birthday Maya!
Posted in News on Jul 10th, 2008
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Simply Squisito!
Posted in News on Jun 5th, 2008
I haven’t managed to post on a daily basis since I have been dog-sitting my in-laws dog, but here goes…
On Monday, we went to Squisito! 2008 in San Patrignano. Squisito is a big fair dedicated to fine wine and food that brings together big name Italian chefs, journalists, food & wine artisans, and of course, [...]
“Le what?”
Posted in News on Jun 1st, 2008
On those occasions when I meet fellow English-speaking people while in Italy or abroad, a conversation is always brought up about where I live and it usually goes like this:
Other person: “So you where about in Italy do you live? I’ve been there a few times so I know some areas.”
Me: “I live in a [...]
I’m finally back after being sick for 2 whole weeks. I most likely had a urinary tract infection and I literally thought I was going to die after a whole week of a high fever. Melania and Maya were sweet and Melania helped me out in a serious way with Maya. Maya now has 6 [...]
Memo to self…
Posted in News on May 17th, 2008
…must get something for Luca’s snoring…
The mystery of average Italian salaries
Posted in News on May 15th, 2008
My friend and her family are considering moving to Ireland. We got onto the topic of quality of life as I told her that many of my students are convinced that Italy has one of the highest qualities of life. Both my friend and I have our doubts, especially since my friend is considering moving [...]
Hardships of motherhood
Posted in News on May 13th, 2008
It’s so hard to be a Mom. Yesterday, Melly and Maya stayed with their Zia Sara while I taught my lessons. When we came to pick Melly up, she burst in to tears crying that wanted to stay for dinner at her aunt’s house. Sara had invited her inlaws for dinner and Melly desparately wanted [...]
Beautiful wedding ends on a sour note
Posted in News on May 12th, 2008
We attended a traditional Italian wedding over the weekend in Gualdo Tadino in the region of Umbria at a breathtaking agriturismo / hotel called Le Terre del Verde. The agriturismo gives its guests a range of choices when it comes to accommodation: hotel, farmhouse or rental apartments. In the main building there are glass panels [...]
What do you miss about America?
Posted in News on May 9th, 2008
One of the most common questions that comes up during an English lesson is: What do you miss about America? It’s not such an easy question because there’s not just one answer. I can easily list off all of my favourite products and stores: Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Oberweiss ice [...]