Belonging
My visit to the US taught me why I love Italy so much....
Culture Shopping
If I could design the perfect world, it would include elements from both of my favorite cultures....
Ghosts
My visit to the US has unexpectedly stirred up a host of ghosts flooding me with memories and nostalgia....
The Crossing
My first week back in the US was filled with familiar faces and very un-Italian food....
Countdown to America
As I ready for my visit to the US, I am reminded of why I love it here - and there....
Trip Anxiety
An upcoming visit to the US has me contemplating the differences in my two cultures....
My Favorite Italian Words
While I'm still trying to learn Italian, I have developed a list of my favorite words and how they're used....
Life Going Forward
A recent guest made us contemplate time and have a renewed hope for the future....
A Sausage Kind of Weekend
October is festa time in Italy. This weekend was a perfect one with festas galore and all the sausage you can imagine....
Anghiari the Beautiful
Anghiari was named as one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe. Here's why....