Time seems to fly by, especially as we get older. Since our return to active ministry, the to-do list gets longer, time seems shorter, and some days it’s hard to keep up. I can’t believe February is almost here. Which means a lot of people will be keeping an eye out for ground hogs peeking […]
The Italian word tormenta has three definitions. It can mean a blizzard. Or a turbine of powdery light snow, transported by high winds over mountain peaks, ridges, and slopes. Lastly, it is a present tense conjugation of the verb to torment. This should give you a pretty good idea of Italian thought regarding snow. An […]
Autumn in Italy! Grape harvest and wine making, olive gathering and oil pressing. Ah, this is autumn in Italy! And right in our own garden, at that! Hubby harvests our olives — the time-honored way. Hand-picked, one-by-one. He probably wouldn’t want to try it with a hundred trees, but with our two it’s not too […]
National anthems stir many thoughts and feelings. They can incite anything from healthy love of country to overly aggressive patriotism. Music has an extraordinary ability to ignite hearts and passions. And Song of the Italians, Italy’s national anthem, is no exception. Not being Italian, I can’t really say what The Song of the Italians does to the […]
So, you’re on an Italian holiday, with a broken leg… That indeed would be a worst case scenario. Thankfully, when I broke my ankle some years ago, I wasn’t on holiday, but was living here. But what should you expect if it happens to you on holiday Well, after recently helping a visiting American friend navigate […]
How do you celebrate Mother’s Day Italian-style? Well, no where are mothers celebrated as much as they are in Italy. In fact, Mother’s Day seems made for Italian mammas! Many Italians idolize their mother, and she’s never far from their lips. From the simple phrase Mamma Mia (oh my goodness) to songs that honor and revere her, […]
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