Vacation (or staycation) was a joy We’ve spent some time at the beach, ridden an elephant and blown a kiss to a raccoon, Enjoyed playtime in the park Had some fun at the Ferragosto picnic And Luigi even invented two new dishes: Marshmallows and peanut butter (thanks to marshmallows from Lidl and peanut butter from [...]
Posts under ‘Miscellaneous’
Miss Manners
You would think that what counts as rude or impolite would be basically the same no matter where you go, especially when dealing with a European country, however you would be mistaken. I’m often amazed by the differences between what counts as impolite here compared to back in the states and vice versa. For example, [...]
Language ramblings
When not spending my time cleaning up after a toddler, I try to claim that I am a Freelance Translator, which I do from my home via the internet. Of course, trying to find time to take care of a toddler, a man (they need lots of work), a house, translate and find time to [...]
Cough Syrup and Chicken Soup and Tissues, Oh My!
These have been the three most common items in my house in the past 3 months. It’s been a really rough winter illness-wise. Fortunately, it was nothing major, just a little bronchitis and the common cold, but enough to really disrupt everything. My instinct is to blame it on daycare (asilo nido here in Italy). [...]
Conversation issues
I’ve always been convinced that I’m not a very likeable person. When I was a child I wouldn’t talk to people and, according to my parents, if anyone talked to me I was quite adept at throwing them a look that would stop them in their tracks. I don’t know if it was really shyness [...]
Off the treadmill
It’s hard to believe that five years ago I packed everything up and moved to Italy. Contrary to what some may think, it’s not that I feel that time has gone by so quickly. Quite the opposite. I feel so at home here that when I think back to the date and realize it’s been [...]
Happy New Year 2011!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Mine was very busy, but filled with family, friends and laughter. Wishing everyone health and happiness in 2011.
Winter Wonderland
I know there are people that absolutely despise “the white stuff”, but I have to admit, I’m like a little kid when it snows. I just love it. To me it makes the world a magical place. So, the other night when the snow starting coming down, I may have been the only person in [...]
Give Thanks
Myspace Graphics There aren’t many songs about Thanksgiving and, thankfully, it’s one holiday we can enjoy without too much commercialism. You may not realize it, but there is one famous poem that was written about Thanksgiving and later set to music. It may not immediately come to mind because the words have been somewhat changed [...]
Absolutely, positively
I’ve been on Facebook for quite a while now and, while I’m not addicted to it, I do like the fact that I can keep up with all the people in my life. As soon as I signed up, friend requests started pouring in, many of them from people I hadn’t seen in years – [...]
