L'Aquila Earthquake
on Apr 15, 2009I know it has been such a long time I have last blogged. There is a lot going on. My thoughts right now are for all those who are suffering, lost family, friends, homes,possessions, hope in the Abruzzo earthquake. I am from Abruzzo. My family is from...

Hospital Care in Italy
on Mar 6, 2009 in hospital care It has been awhile since I have blogged and for good reason. Now I am home full time with my youngest son and it is not easy to have any time to do much else. I did promise myself that I would write a blog about the healthcare system here in Italy.Fo...

Italians Shop At Outlets
on Feb 15, 2009 in Italian shopping Outlets I thought I would share some information with you I thought to be quite interesting. Gone are the days where Italians will shop only at the neighborhood boutique. While the small stores in town are really hurting with few sales and high rents to pay,...

Italians Shop At Outlets
on Feb 15, 2009 in Italian shopping Outlets I thought I would share some information with you I thought to be quite interesting. Gone are the days where Italians will shop only at the neighborhood boutique. While the small stores in town are really hurting with few sales and high rents to pay,...

An Economic Crisis-Surviving it in Italy
on Jan 27, 2009 in an economic crisis surviving The economic crisis is alive and well in Italy just as so everywhere else in the world. Although it is easy to say that Italy's economic woes are the result of the world's financial mess, this country has had high unemployment, inflation out of

An Economic Crisis-Surviving it in Italy
on Jan 27, 2009 in an economic crisis surviving The economic crisis is alive and well in Italy just as so everywhere else in the world. Although it is easy to say that Italy's economic woes are the result of the world's financial mess, this country has had high unemployment, inflation out of

Making Sense of the Italian Language
on Jan 25, 2009 in making sense of the Italian language First of all I apologize for being absent for some days. Last week was a challenge with two young children home with the flu. I was so satisfied though that I was able to catch the entire Obama swearing in ceremony on CNN. Thanks CNN and thanks hubby...

Making Sense of the Italian Language
on Jan 25, 2009 in making sense of the Italian language First of all I apologize for being absent for some days. Last week was a challenge with two young children home with the flu. I was so satisfied though that I was able to catch the entire Obama swearing in ceremony on CNN. Thanks CNN and thanks hubby...

This American in Italy for Obama
on Jan 19, 2009I cannot help but want to be in Washington D.C. tomorrow for Obama's swearing in ceremony. I will be watching it live as will so many people. It will be a historic moment that we have all been waiting for. No matter who you are or where you are, I.

This American in Italy for Obama
on Jan 19, 2009I cannot help but want to be in Washington D.C. tomorrow for Obama's swearing in ceremony. I will be watching it live as will so many people. It will be a historic moment that we have all been waiting for.No matter who you are or where you are, I th