Monthly Archives: August 2008
Time to get up and dance…
So, Dave Freeman, author of “100 Things to Do Before You Die” died yesterday at the age of 47. Shocked that he was so young, it makes me think I might need to be more adventurous. Or at least do … Continue reading
Filed under Learn Italian, Travels
Immersion in Burbank
I was just hit with a real life test… and failed miserably. Sitting in my Burbank office, I just received a call from a man who only spoke Italian. For a fleeting moment, I thought this might be fun. I … Continue reading
Filed under Learn Italian
When in Rome…
I’ve lapsed on my Italian lessons. No eels in my hovercraft this time, but at least if I’m in Rome, I can get that cute waiter to come out for the night. But heck, these phrases would work here too … Continue reading
Filed under Learn Italian
Does that translate?
So, here are a few things I’ve done over the past two days to further my path to Italian citizenship, as well as just to grab on to those nice Italian roots… – Sent a letter off to Dr. Maria … Continue reading
Filed under Dual Citizenship, Learn Italian, Records Search
Plan C
So, not checking your mail for several days can have its toll. Last week apparently, I received a letter from the Archdiocese of Galveston and Houston. I am writing in response to your request for the marriage record of Liborio … Continue reading
Filed under Dual Citizenship, Records Search
Those who eat well, eat Italian
“Chi mangia bene, mangia italiano.” I’ve been cooking quite a bit over the past year. My dear friend Gill and I have been saying we need to swap all our recipes. So here’s my first go at sharing some Italian … Continue reading
Filed under Mangiamo
