Archive for All About Me
My Bella Mosaic
… if I may say so myself.
Last week my friend Michelle posted an intriguing mosaic created by Flickr and based on select keywords and personal preferences. What fun.
Since I have that distasteful habit of talking about myself a tad too often, I thought this was a perfect roundabout. So instead of telling you about myself, I’m [...]
La Buona Cucina Americana: Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas
When I first told my mother I was going to contribute to La Buona Cucina Americana recipe series her response was,“What are you going to cook?”
“MEXICAN!” I proudly announced.
“Well,” she pointed out. “That isn’t really American.”
But, I respectfully disagree.
Mexican food is American dangit. At least the way we eat it in Texas. It is called Tex-Mex. [...]
Love is in the Air
Is it just me or do warm weather, light breezy winds and springtime flowers bring out the best in people? Earlier this week I went to teach my weekly private English lessons. I was almost at the door when I was handed these.
“Someone gave them to me yesterday,” the mom told me. “And I want to [...]
Love Means Never Buying Your Wife Fat Pants
It is just no one told my husband.
Last week marked my SIX MONTH wedding anniversary, and while both my mom and Pep’s dad made fun of us for celebrating, we did anyway. We had a nice romantic dinner. He bought me roses. We reminisced about our wedding day. He gave me fat pants.
I kid you [...]
Calabrian Womens Summit - 2008
It is that time of year again when the birds serenade us with their songs, children play outdoors, and the American girls in Calabria get together to discuss the state of our unions. We moved the Calabrian Womens Summit back two months this year from March to May, and while we weren’t able to celebrate [...]
Where in the World Have You Been? Top 100 Destinations of 2008
It appears traveling well is the theme of the week here at MBV, but that certainly wasn’t the intent. However, when something as fun as the TOP 100 DESTINATIONS OF 2008 lands in your inbox, what’s a travelin’ gal to do, but share that info with her closest pals.
So, here’s a quick recap!
Of the Top [...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo
A great deal is written on this blog about my husband’s Italian and Calabrese culture, and how that meshes with my American and, sometimes seemingly more dominant, Texas heritage. It’s a fun mix to say the least. I wrote last week about where I was from, and I’ve shared personal stories, and travel ideas on [...]
Where I am From
Last Month Michelle of Bleeding Espresso wrote a poem modeled after George Ella Lyon’s, “Where I am From.” She included a form you can use to collect your own thoughts, and finding myself in a momentarily ambitious state, and procrastinating a less-than-ideal last minute assignment, I accepted the challenge.
I found this post to be exactly what [...]
I’m a Loser
It’s true.
I lose stuff all.of.the.time!
In my defense, it is not usually my fault things disappear. Seriously. Can I help it if someone digs through my jacket takes my cell phone and MP3 player?
Is it my fault if a white gold and diamond bracelet (the first present Peppe ever gave me) fell off my arm?
Am I to [...]
Seventeen Years
This is a week of anniversaries. Some, like my five month wedding anniversary and the commencement of my Calabrian adventure, are happy dates. We will celebrate, eat gelato, drink vino (only not at the same time) and talk about how far we’ve come. (Because everyone knows you’ve come a long way in your marriage after [...]
