I love Italian proverbs as they just sound better when you say them in Italian. Of course, most are very similar to English proverbs and sayings. Somehow though, to me, the Italian ones seem to be a bit more profound …
This is why we Blog | Sharing Amazing Stories
Why we blog is a great question. Why does anyone? There are thousands of bloggers out there blogging about everything from food to fashion. A recent email from a subscriber made it very clear to me. Crystal clear The connection …
The Pantheon in Rome
The Pantheon The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a church, located in Rome, Italy. Because the Pantheon was turned into a church, it was kept remarkably well preserved. There is no fee to enter and go back in time. …
The Doors of Dublin | A Colorful Look & Their Stories
The Colorful Doors of Dublin Gary and I saw these famous and amazing doors of Dublin, Ireland when we stopped there for several days in November 2019 on a stop on the way back to Arizona from Italy. We met …
Top 20 Italian Surnames | What are They?
Top 20 Italian Surnames Have you ever wondered what are the most common Italian surnames and where your family’s surname came from? I know I have and as a matter of fact, I thought my surname “Modica” came from the …
Biggest Sundial in World, Bologna
Biggest Sundial in the World The biggest sundial in the world is located inside the church of San Petronio in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna. Piazza Maggiore is in the center of Bologna and is dominated by the massive unfinished Basilica of San …
Italian Wine Classifications | How to Understand the Label
Italian Wine Two questions I am always asked by friends and acquaintances regarding Italian wine are: The answers are really quite simple. I find the wines in Italy are fantastic and it’s up to you to find out which ones …
Blogging: A Day in the Life of a Blogger
Blogging Blogging is not just a source of income – it is a way of fulfilling a passion to share information. Well, at least that is what it is for me; for us. When I tell people I’m a blogger, …
Making Pasta with Grandchildren | Awesome Day
Making Pasta – Fresh! During a quiet Sunday, Gary and I decided to teach our two grandchildren the art of making pasta. We have a total of nine grandchildren, but these two are lucky (giggling) that we are staying with …
Spotlight: 3 Interviews | Regarding Coronavirus in Italy
Italy and Coronavirus Interviews Coronavirus is everywhere on the news these days. Recently, Gary and I thought we should take a moment while connecting with friends in Italy and ask them a few questions about how they are dealing with …
Coronavirus: Bottom Line | Affect on Us & Friends
Coronavirus (COVID-19) How did the Coronavirus which has been around for years get to this pandemic level? Let’s get one thing clear – this post is not about the facts of this health concern. There are many official sites you …
2 Bologna Towers: Garisenda and Asinelli
The 2 Famous Bologna Towers These two Bologna towers, or as the Italians call them Torri’s, are the symbol of Bologna and a landmark that stood out against the sky for those long ago who came from Ravenna and other …