Yes, I know there’s a little something political happening in the US right now . I haven’t written about it yet, probably will soon, but in the meantime, if you’re interested in my opinions on the subject, make me a friend on Facebook or follow me on Twitter . I haven’t been shy elsewhere on the Interwebs about my political leanings.
Oh and remember to check out my Guarda! column at Italy Mag this week: The Feast of the Madonna of the Sick in Misterbianco, Sicily .
Now, speaking of Italy, here’s a bit of what’s been happening in the Bel Paese:
(1) Pope Benedict XVI declared blasphemous the artwork (pictured at left) by late German artist Martin Kippenberger called Zuerst die Füsse (Feet First).
And so, the governing board of the Museion Museum in the northern Italian city Bolzano met to discuss the fate of said amphibian art.
In short, the board told il Papa to go frog himself .
I’m par...
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ROVERETO , Italy, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- An Italian court has thrown out animal cruelty charges brought against a jeweler who displayed a hen and chicks in the window of his shop.... more
Intelligent wife From: lazydesis.com Post Date: 2008-11-19 20:03:56
hope u guys never read this before....excuse me if u have read it already ...
Woman goes to Italy to attend a 2-week, company training session.
Her husband drives her to the airport and wishes her to have a good trip.
The wife answers: "Thank you honey, what would you like me to bring for you?"
The husband laughs and says: "An Italian girl!!!"
The woman kept quiet and left.
Two weeks later he picks her up in the airport and asks: "So, honey, how was the trip?"
"Very good,... more
Last Thursday, I teased you with some heart-themed photos from the village of Savoca .
Now it’s time for the rest of the tour.
First, may I suggest you cue la musica to set the mood?
Now, remember to keep an eye on my Sicily 2008 Flickr set for *all* my photos from our recent trip (updated daily!); also click on any of the photos below to be taken to the larger version on Flickr, and note that some of the words in pink will take you to other photos not featured he... more
I hope you don’t mind, but we’re taking a break from Sicily to come back to Calabria for a moment.
Today’s What’s Cooking Wednesday recipe probably isn’t one you’re going to rush out and try, but I couldn’t let another week go by without writing about:
Prickly zucchini
Actually I didn’t even know that would be an acceptable name in English for them, but it was my guess, so that’s what I typed into Google, and found a post... more
How perfectly appropriate that my dad ’s 60th birthday falls on a Thursday . . .
a Love Thursday .
Auguri Dad, and lots of love via these hearts from Palermo’s Villa Garibaldi:
Happy Love Thursday everyone! ... more
It’s that time of year again– The Ultimate Blog Party is here!
The wonderful women of 5 Minutes for Mom are our hosts. There will be prizes and, best of all, lots of great blogs to discover, so get on over there and sign up!
I participated last year as well (you can read my welcome post here ), but for those of you visiting for the first time:
I am an American who has been living in southern Italy for, oh my goodness, almost five years already. I have a P ... more
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