I call him Snuffles because, from what I’ve read about badgers, they leave shallow, cone-shaped pits called “snuffle holes” in lawns or dirt where they dig (or snuffle) for food, such as grubs, worms, and roots. We’ve found plenty of these holes, and heard badger noises at night. Badgers are kind of cute, and from […]
The enchanting story of Pinocchio, written in 1881 by Carlo Lorenzini, is a beloved children’s classic. Not only in Italy, but all over the world! Since February 23rd is Pinocchio Day, I thought it would be a good time to introduce you to one of Italy’s lesser-known theme parks: The Pinocchio Theme Park! However, some […]
Although Italy is a small country with a relatively small population, it boasts 70% of the world’s artistic and cultural heritage sites. In fact, Italy tops the UNESCO World Heritage List with 50 sites. China follows with 47 sites, and then Spain with 44. Italy is also one of the richest countries in Europe in […]
Sometimes I feel like the world’s worst procrastinator. Instead of finishing my tasks, I jump from one to another. My schedules disappear, along with my peace of mind. The “shoulds” nag at me, and my to-do list grows ever longer. Not my husband, though. He is more diligent and does things with regularity. I used […]
We live in Abruzzo, a little-known region that was once a single region with Molise. Abruzzo is located east of Lazio and Rome. It is bordered by Molise to the south, the Adriatic Sea to the east, and the Marche region to the north. This mountainous region contains two of the highest peaks in the […]
Time seems to fly by, especially as we age. Since returning to active ministry, our to-do lists have grown longer while our time has shrunk. Some days it’s hard to keep up. I can’t believe it’s almost February! That means many people will be watching for groundhogs to emerge from their burrows on February 2, […]