Roll Over Beethoven
Music in various forms is helping us beat the heat in Italy this summer....
Walking with St. Francis
We explore the forest around the Sanctuary of della Verna and trace the footsteps of St. Francis....
Italian Independence
We celebrate an Italian Fourth of July - which just happens to be Steve's birthday....
The Battle for Tuscany
The Palio della Vittoria in Anghiari celebrates the 1440 Battle of Anghiari when the boundaries of present day Tuscany were decided. What a celebration it is!...
A Roman Teenager
Our visit with Clay and the kids comes to a close. We end up in Rome with some very memorable events....
Italian Magic
As our visit with Clay and the kids nears an end, we discover some Italian magic....
Finding Lost Time in Italy
When our young grandchildren visit us in Italy it's a tonic for our hearts and souls. ...
Scampanata – The Art of Humiliating the Sleepy
A special edition of the Scampanata offers a glimpse into the insane fun of the Italian culture....
Body Parts and a Roman Farewell
We say goodbye to family, but not before becoming familiar with internal and external body parts....
St. Francis and the Gelato King
We celebrate an American birthday Italian style. ...