Archive for Archive for March, 2008
Meme Monday: Seven
Guilty! I’m guilty…
I have been ignoring my meme-forwarding friends long enough - and, today I’m going to do something about it.
I love memes. Love them! Why wouldn’t I? I get to talk all about myself!
Fun for you, I know…
So, for the next few Mondays (at least) I’m gonna catch up on my memes.
Today’s meme was [...]
Better Late than Never - Poste Italiane
It’s a pretty widespread secret that our beloved, and much depended on, Poste Italiane sometimes lets us down
Just a quick hop, skip, and jump around the blogosphere will tell you all about it.
You know what I say to that?
Expectations, people!! It’s all about expectations. And, come on…give the poste a break! Sometimes they do come [...]
Un Segno di Dio
Ah, yes…I am one of those people who look for signs all around me. I truly do. I hear them in songs and see them when walking down the street. One million other people may see the same “sign” - but I’m convinced it was sent - to ME.
Case in point. I’d recently completed a [...]
Happy Easter and Buona Pasqua
Ok. Ok. So, it has been three days and I’ve already wished you Easter blessings.
I know. I knooooow.
But, don’t you want to hear about Easter in Calabria?
I woke up early Sunday morning (around 9:00, he he) to a beautiful sunny day. Sky had predicted thunderstorms throughout Italy - throughout the weekend. Since I am yet [...]
Holy Weekend - Easter in Italy
How many of you have ever been to church on Good Friday…you know, the Stations of the Cross service? How many of you have ever seen the Stations of the Cross - live?
Well, now I have.
Last Friday, yes…Good Friday to be exact was A’ Naca in downtown Catanzaro. Held every year, this processional reenacts the [...]
Pasqua Fun Facts
“Easter sure is early this year,” says someone every year.
And, it seems to be true. Predicting when we’ll celebrate Easter is like trying to predict how many interceptions Tony Romo can throw in a play-off game. Yes, I’m still bitter…
But, I’ll let you in on a secret.
About Easter, that is.
Pasqua is always the first Sunday [...]
What’s Cooking, ummm…In America?
It seems, Judith, one of the most respected expats here in Italy, has been thinking and thinking…and she’s had enough! She is fed up with the fast food, junk food-absorbed stereotype many folks have about Americans and our food.
And, she’s going to do something about it!
Introducing: “La Buona Cucina Americana.”
So, Judith, Mary of The Flavors [...]
Heart Palm Leaves Make the Heart Happy
Unlike America, Catholic churches in Italy don’t give palm leaves for Palm Sunday services. What a shock! (You can read more about this unusual habit in last year’s Palm Sunday post.)
So, this year I was prepared. I arrived just in time to purchase this.
Apparently, Father Alessandro had already blessed this leaf, so the price went [...]
Festa di San Giuseppe
You know I get overwhelmed when there are too many holidays and fun events going on at once.
Remember?
Well, it has happened again and I am just bubbling over with things to talk about. I know, I’ve promised to let you in on more details of our Sicily trip. So, for that, I will pass you [...]
Grabbing a Whopper
As promised, I must confess why I was sans comment on many of my posts - and your blogs - last week.
Yes…I had a friend in town, but that wouldn’t have kept me away! No way - no how!
You see my friends, Calabria, and Italy in general, is chock-full of new experiences just waiting to [...]
