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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....