The Allure of Italy – A Matter of Perception
27 Mar 2016

The Allure of Italy – A Matter of Perception

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In another part of the world, this might look like a rough section of a city, or even a ghetto.  But in Italy,  crumbling stone foundations and graffiti-laced walls exude a particular type of charm. The allure of Italy is … Continued

Scenes from Italy – A Short Movie
27 Feb 2013

Scenes from Italy – A Short Movie

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I am supposed to be writing today according to my own self-imposed agenda, and I did write this morning. I still have to finish two articles by  tomorrow afternoon, but somehow got sidetracked looking through my photos of Italy. Imagine … Continued

Colle d’Anchise, Italy – Birthplace of my Longano Grandparents
6 Jul 2012

Colle d’Anchise, Italy – Birthplace of my Longano Grandparents

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  Here is a map of the village of Colle d’Anchise in the Molise region of Italy. My Longano grandparents were born here and I have cousins that live here now. I have placed a few pushpins on this map … Continued

Signs Seen in Italy – A Photo Collage
26 Jun 2012

Signs Seen in Italy – A Photo Collage

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Taking photos of signs in Italy is just another excuse to shoot photos and I love it!

Writing Writing Writing
22 Jun 2012

Writing Writing Writing

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In the past few days I have made a lot of progress on my book since I decided to focus on it, and I sat down to write whenever I had the chance. One of the great things for me … Continued

Italy Travel – Leaving Colle d’Anchise and Driving to Sicily
4 Jun 2012

Italy Travel – Leaving Colle d’Anchise and Driving to Sicily

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Thursday May 17 Leaving Colle d’Anchise and Driving to Sicily It was cold and raining this morning in Colle d’Anchise and Sue and I had breakfast prepared by the owner himself, Signor Michele at La Piana dei Mulini, a wonderful … Continued

Travel in Italy – Driving to Longano and Colle d’Anchise
3 Jun 2012

Travel in Italy – Driving to Longano and Colle d’Anchise

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May 16 The disembarkation process this morning was seamless and Sue and I were on the dock by 8am waiting for the rest of our pre-arranged group to meet our driver to take us to the airport. That is where … Continued

Rome Continues to Deal with Snow
6 Feb 2012

Rome Continues to Deal with Snow

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Today ANSA, the Italian news agency, reports that parts of Rome got up to 20 inches of snow and they are still dealing with the aftermath of high fuel use and closed roads and offices. Although they are expecting things … Continued

People of Italy
3 Feb 2012

People of Italy

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One of the best things about Italy are the Italian people themselves. Even people who aren’t Italian or of Italian descent always say the same things about the Italians. They are warm, passionate and happy people. I loved the people … Continued

Margie in Italy
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