My Jewish Father Could Have Been Italian
My father as a Marine My father lived to be nearly 101 years old. Though he was never able to visit our house in Italy, when I think...
Memorable Moments
Most of my writing about Italy has focused on the experience of owning a house and immersion in small town life. But when you travel in...
New Years Resolutions for a Quasi-Ex-Pat: Cultivate your Garden
Remembering a New Year's Eve in Italy with an international group of guests reminds us of the joys of knowing our neighbors-- across the...
That's Entertainment! Part II
The leisure-time options in small town Italy are rich and truly entertaining. With a healthy sense of humor and joy in tradition,...
Here's what I cooked in LeMarche this month...
It's always an adventure and a delight to cook in Italy. Everything is super fresh; interesting products in the supermarket add...
Palpable Fear
How does one measure trauma in a community? In Penna San Giovanni, about 25 miles from the center of the recent seismic activity, our...