Today was Luigi’s checkup at the pediatrician and he’s growing by leaps and bounds, I’m glad to say. But, the pediatrician told me to start giving him some mashed up apple already. Everything I’ve read says to wait until they’re 6 months old. But, then I started reading some more and there are some who [...]
Posts from ‘October, 2008’
Made in America-Pulled Pork Sandwiches
When I was thinking about American foods to make for our Made in America series, I started remembering various parties and barbecues that I have gone to over the years. Of course, there are always the normal hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken, but another favorite are pulled pork sandwiches. It makes me think of [...]
I couldn’t have said it better….
I don’t usually post videos, but someone sent me this in an email and, after watching it, I felt it was something that needed to be shared. Why is it that a lot of times comedians come straight to the point and say things so much better than any of the news programs or candidates do? [...]
Growing
Luigi is going through another growth spurt which means a couple of things. First, no more sleeping through until 4-5 am. We’re now back to feeding in the middle of the night. Plus, he’s hungry now every two hours again. That certainly keeps me busy. Besides that, when he’s in this phase, he doesn’t want [...]
Malocchio, Part II
I’ve never considered myself to be a very superstitious person, but sometimes things happen that have absolutely no explanation. Some of you may remember reading about my encounter with the malocchio several months ago. At the time, it seemed unbelievable that someone performing the malocchio removal ritual could make my headache go away, but there [...]
Made in America – Chicken and Dumplings
It’s time once again for Made in America – American dishes made in Italy. This week Judith over at Think on It has whipped up one of my all time favorites. Chicken and Dumplings. She also gives a lot of interesting information about the dish. Strange that, even though it’s a big favorite of mine, [...]
Hair
Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair lyrics from Hair, from the musical Hair Ah yes, hair. It was so thick and shiny while I [...]
Honoring the Emigrants
Over the past year, our park here in town has gotten a major overhaul. The pavement was replaced and new beautiful stone walkways were put in, the wall was knocked down and moved back a bit to add a sidewalk along the edge of the park, some trees were cut down to lighten it up [...]
