Volume 18, No. 31

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An American Family in Italy

Imagine suddenly leaving a comfortable and successful job in exchange for a year of living and working in Italy. You book a flight with no definite idea of where you’ll live or work, no visa and no work permit. Further imagine taking your wife and two distinctly unenthusiastic teen daughters with you. Your colleagues begin to doubt your mental balance, and you can’t blame them. Yet somehow this family learned to work, study, speak, shop and survive in a foreign land while stumbling their way through the delicious process of learning to live like Italians—all ‟without papers.”

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Rome: The Capital of the Province
The city of Rome is known by many names: Caput mundi (“capital of the world”), la Città Eterna (“the Eternal City”), Limen Apostolorum (“threshold of the Apostles”), and la città dei sette colli (“the city of the seven hills”). During the reign of Emperor Augustus, Rome was the largest city in the world.

A Rose by Any Other Name
Most all of us are given a first and last name when we enter this world. We have nothing to say about who chooses it or why. Our surname is the product of our family lineage, while our parents decide upon our first name after hours of agonizing deliberation. Chances are, after all the work and energy mother and father put into choosing our names, friends or family will replace it with a whimsical nickname.

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Brunelleschi’s Dome

A view of the Basilica di S. Maria del Fiore’s dome in Florence. The magnificent dome was built by Brunelleschi in the 15th century.

* Proverb
Chi ha tegoli di vetro, non tiri sassi al vicino.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for lentil soup.

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Volume 18, No. 30

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The Man With Two Names

Rome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius just lost his father and he may lose his home. When his rural village is stripped of its political status, he must leave his family to secure their food and protection from inside Rome’s bloodthirsty government. As he transitions from countryman to politician, he’s thrust into the middle of a bitter political war.

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Funiculì, Funiculà
Funiculì, Funiculà is a Neapolitan song that dates back to 19th century. It was composed to commemorate the first funicular on Mt. Vesuvius. This extremely popular song has become famous all over the world and has since been recorded and adapted by many great artists.

The Legend of the Tarantella
No Italian wedding or celebration would be complete without the rhythmic song and dance of the tarantella. It is the most popular of all the Italian songs and it is even considered by many as the song of Italy. The song is both lively and graceful and the dance is one of light and quick steps mixed with passionate gestures.

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Vicolo San Lorenzo

The Vicolo San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo alley) connects the lower part of the town of Assisi with the higher part.

* Proverb
Quattordici mestieri, quindici infortuni.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for bolognese sauce.

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Volume 18, No. 29

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That Month in Tuscany

If you had told me I would be heading off to Italy to celebrate my twenty-year anniversary without my workaholic husband, or that I would end up getting drunk on the plane ride over and falling on the lap of the rock star my daughter has a poster of hanging in her dorm room, I would have said oh, sure, right.

But, well, that is exactly what happened. And when we run into each other outside my hotel in Florence, and he asks if I would mind if he followed me around the Italian countryside for a while, what can I say?

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La Madonna della Civita
The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Civita is one of the oldest in all of Italy. The Madonna holds a special place in my heart because of my family’s devotion to her. Each year my family celebrates the feast of the Madonna by holding a special mass on the Sunday closest to her feast day, which is July 21.

Nonna’s Sunflowers
Nonna’s sunflowers produced magical moments that will last a lifetime. Today, on hot summer nights, when I open my own bedroom windows overlooking my little garden, a sigh of sage, lavender, and sweet basil rise to greet me like Nonna’s gentle touch. Her golden sunflowers still grace my garden always reminding me of her sunny smile.

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Monument to Petrarca

This monument located in the Prato Gardens in Arezzo (Passeggio il Prato) is dedicated to Francesco Petrarca.

* Proverb
Casa sporca, gente aspetta.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for zucchini bread.

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Volume 18, No. 28

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A Zany Slice of Tuscany: La Bella Figura and Other Italian Concepts That Elude Me

A Zany Slice of Tuscany not only gives us an insider’s look at the many beautiful moments of living abroad, but also transports us into a rarely seen Italia. Funny stories are recounted with wit and affection and don’t leave you feeling negative, but instead as if you’ve finally lived . . . in Italy.

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Discover Why Everyone Falls in Love with Gelato
On most days whenever I’m in Italy, I’m nursing a gelato hangover. It’s a real problem. I live across the street from one of the best gelaterias in Ischia, a small island off the coast of Naples that is home to my ancestors and husband. And I. can’t. get. enough. Seriously. The struggle is real, people. But I don’t want to resolve this problem. I just want to better understand the source of my addiction. What is this gelato we speak of? See, Italians always make a big deal about words and what they really mean. Some might say they nit pick. However, they would say they are precise.

Italian Folk Songs
Find the lyrics to many great Italian folk songs. In some cases the lyrics are in both English and Italian.

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Santa Maria della Libera

The Benedictine Church of Santa Maria della Libera. According to tradition St. Thomas was baptized in this church. It is one of the most ancient churches in Ciociaria. The church was constructed in 1125 AD and more specifically it is made with ancient roman marble.

* Proverb
Chi la vuole cotta e chi la vuole cruda.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pasta and peas.

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Volume 18, No. 27

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Caterina’s Journey: An Italian-American Immigration Story

Caterina Tolitano and her family have decided to immigrant to America from Calabria, Italy. Caterina’s father, Antonio, has heard that America is the land of opportunity and the streets are paved with gold! Caterina leaves her beautiful town on a voyage to America. In America, life doesn’t get easier… but Caterina is up for the challenge!

 

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Lady Liberty
My grandfather never spoke much about his early days in America, or the long ship ride over the ocean, but he often mentioned the awesome feeling he experienced as a young boy when his steamer ship from Naples, Italy, approached Ellis Island. The moment was engraved in his memory.

Where in the World are Antonio and Dante
After spending time in Italy Antonio and Dante have opted to head back to the United States for their next adventure. Can you figure out what popular destination they are visiting?

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Amantea

Peering through the rocks you get a lovely view of the Tyrrhenian sea as it meets the sand in the town of Amantea.

* Proverb
La vita non è tutta rosa.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for tiramisu.

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